Lebanon crises
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Lebanon to hold parliamentary elections amid economic collapse
Beirut: Lebanon is preparing to hold parliamentary elections on May 15 amid a severe economic collapse that the country has been enduring for two years and the possibility of the country sliding…
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Lebanese return to old professions to survive nationwide economic collapse
Beirut: Ali Khayat, a Lebanese man in his 60s, is working behind an old sewing machine on a stack of threadbare shoes as he just opened a small repair shop in the southern…
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UNSC calls for normal functioning of govt in Lebanon
United Nations: The UN Security Council (UNSC) has called for the normal functioning of government in Lebanon to carry out much-needed reforms and hold elections. In a statement on Friday, UNSC members…
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Half of Lebanon’s population at risk of food insecurity
Beirut: Around half of Lebanon’s population is at risk of food insecurity due to a lack of access to basic food needs amid the current economic crisis, Agriculture Minister Abbas Hajj Hassan…
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Lebanon: Nationwide protest against long-term economic crisis
Beirut: Lebanese held a nationwide protest against soaring prices and deteriorating living conditions caused by the long-term economic crisis. Drivers and citizens took to the streets on Thursday in the capital Beirut,…
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Lebanese feel pinch of crisis-caused inflation as Christmas approaches
Beirut: Marwan walks into Karout toys store in Beirut to buy a Christmas tree for his 10-year-old son. He left the store after inquiring about the Christmas tree’s price, which costs around…
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Lebanon aims to deal maritime border demarcation with Israel
Beirut: Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Saturday that Lebanon aims to reach an agreement on maritime border demarcation with Israel that would guarantee the country’s right to invest in its natural…
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Lebanon’s Army Chief calls on soldiers to remain loyal to country
Beirut: Lebanon’s Armed Forces Commander Joseph Aoun has called on Lebanese soldiers to remain loyal to their country regardless of daunting challenges. “Remain as I have known you, no matter how grave the…
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UN official urges reform measures amid crisis in Lebanon
Beirut: A senior UN official has warned that Lebanon may be turned into a “failing state” if the government does not succeed in implementing quick and serious reform measures amid the current…
