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Riots in impoverished north Lebanon city amid currency crash
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Riots in impoverished north Lebanon city amid currency crash

BEIRUT (AP) — Clashes broke out between protesters and security forces in northern Lebanon Monday amid a crash in the…
Starved of dollars and drowning in debt, Lebanon’s economy sinks fast
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Starved of dollars and drowning in debt, Lebanon’s economy sinks fast

BEIRUT (Reuters) — After importing medical supplies to Lebanon for 20 years, Hassan Hamdan shut his business in December. Sales…
Exclusive: Lebanon waiting to hear if creditors will cooperate or sue: minister
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Exclusive: Lebanon waiting to hear if creditors will cooperate or sue: minister

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon is waiting for bondholders to decide whether they will cooperate in a debt restructuring or pursue…
IMF deal seen as only way out for Lebanon
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IMF deal seen as only way out for Lebanon

BEIRUT (Reuters) — The Lebanese government must swallow its misgivings and reach a rescue deal with the International Monetary Fund…
IMF experts meet Lebanese PM at start of visit
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IMF experts meet Lebanese PM at start of visit

BEIRUT (Reuters) – A team of IMF experts met Prime Minister Hassan Diab on Thursday at the start of a…
Lebanon finances point to debt restructuring: Fitch Ratings
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Lebanon finances point to debt restructuring: Fitch Ratings

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s financial situation points to a likely restructuring of the country’s massive debt and financial sector to…
Lebanon weighs defaulting or paying Eurobond next month
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Lebanon weighs defaulting or paying Eurobond next month

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s finance minister said Thursday the country’s new government is weighing whether to pay or default on…
Lebanese Cabinet wins vote of confidence from Parliament
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Lebanese Cabinet wins vote of confidence from Parliament

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s new Cabinet won a vote of confidence from Parliament on Tuesday, paving the way for it…
Bloodied but determined, Lebanese protesters take stock
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Bloodied but determined, Lebanese protesters take stock

BEIRUT (AP) — At a Beirut hospital ward, five Lebanese protesters with bandaged eyes and faces huddled in a circle,…
Lebanon parliament passes 2020 budget amidst financial crisis
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Lebanon parliament passes 2020 budget amidst financial crisis

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s parliament passed the 2020 budget on Monday although its budget and finance committee chief said the…
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