Lebanon crises
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Lebanon’s public sector wokers begin two-week strike
Beirut: Public administration employees in Lebanon began a two-week strike, calling for better wages and transportation allowances. Around 90 per cent of the employees participated in the strike in the northern city…
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UNICEF warns against educational disaster in Lebanon amid teachers strike
Beirut: The UNICEF has warned against an educational disaster in Lebanon, urging the immediate reopening of public schools to end education disruption. “Children in Lebanon are experiencing another devastating disruption to their…
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Lebanese pound sinks to new historic low against US dollar
Beirut: The Lebanese pound sank to a new historic low against the US dollar on the parallel market as the country continues to face an unprecedented financial crisis. The exchange rate of…
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Lebanese father mortgages car in exchange for infant son’s body
Beirut: The image of the 43-year-old Lebanese citizen Hussein Al-Baarini, shook social media users, in which he appeared carrying the body of his infant son in his arms, leaving the hospital on…