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Lebanon’s possible new government would still struggle

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LEBANON

This comes as the worsening economic crisis today caused Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh to end fuel subsidies, abolishing a preferential exchange rate for imports. The EU is…

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…

A new cabinet will fail to deliver Lebanon from crisis

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LEBANON

LEBANON: New cabinet will fail to exit crisis

Lebanese Shia will rely on Hezbollah parallel economy

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LEBANON

This promptly followed reports of a large explosion at a Hezbollah-linked fuel depot on a smuggling route across the Lebanon-Syria border, possibly targeted by Israeli planes.

New premier will fail to please the Lebanese or donors

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LEBANON

LEBANON: Premier will fail to please people or donors

Lebanese protest leaders will struggle for control

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LEBANON

On the previous day, an all-party meeting called to manage the fallout from earlier protests in mid-June that turned into sectarian clashes failed because it was boycotted by key…

Lebanese elites will seek return to business-as-usual

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LEBANON

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

Beirut protesters’ rising anger heralds new violence

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LEBANON

LEBANON: Protesters’ rising anger heralds new violence