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COVID-19 may give Lebanon’s premier a short-term boost

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LEBANON

This came shortly after Prime Minister Hassan Diab addressed the nation, promising a 1.2-trillion-Lebanese pound (400-million-dollar) stimulus plan -- although it was unclear how…

Rising Lebanese chaos may hinder elites and protesters

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LEBANON

COVID-19 cases have spiked in the wake of the devastating August 4 explosion that destroyed parts of Beirut, causing mass casualties and forcing the resignation of Prime Minister…

Beirut faces a massive challenge on aid and reform

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LEBANON

The government has drawn up a detailed document setting out the gravity of the country’s economic plight and requesting over 10 billion dollars of additional aid from the IMF and…

Beirut will need IMF support, despite political costs

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LEBANON

This followed the government’s decision to default, for the first time ever, on bonds maturing on March 9. There is a mounting controversy over whether to seek financial support…

A new cabinet will fail to deliver Lebanon from crisis

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LEBANON

LEBANON: New cabinet will fail to exit crisis

Lebanon’s economy has further to fall

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LEBANON

The central bank has struggled to address a deep financial crisis that, exacerbated by COVID-19, has impoverished a whole population. In addition to complex exchange controls, it…

Lebanese cabinet approval sets the stage for IMF plea

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LEBANON

LEBANON: Cabinet approval sets the stage for IMF plea

Lebanese internal divisions may block economic rescue

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LEBANON

LEBANON: Internal divisions may block economic rescue

Beirut seeks debt restructuring, but fears corollaries

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LEBANON

LEBANON: Beirut may seek debt restructuring

Lebanese elites will seek return to business-as-usual

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LEBANON

LEBANON: Elites will seek return to business-as-usual