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Lebanon begins all-day curfew as virus spins out of control
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Lebanon begins all-day curfew as virus spins out of control

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese authorities began enforcing an 11-day nationwide shutdown and round the clock curfew Thursday, hoping to limit…
World Bank approves cash assistance to crisis-struck Lebanon
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World Bank approves cash assistance to crisis-struck Lebanon

BEIRUT (AP) — The World Bank approved a $246 million loan to Lebanon to provide emergency cash assistance to nearly…
Interpol issues notices over Lebanon’s massive port blast
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Interpol issues notices over Lebanon’s massive port blast

BEIRUT (AP) — Interpol has issued a wanted notice for two Russians and a Portuguese man over explosive material that…
Lebanon tightens lockdown, imposes 24-hour curfew, as hospitals buckle
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Lebanon tightens lockdown, imposes 24-hour curfew, as hospitals buckle

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon announced a tightening of its lockdown on Monday, introducing a 24-hour curfew from Thursday as COVID-19…
Lebanon considers tighter lockdown amid coronavirus surge
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Lebanon considers tighter lockdown amid coronavirus surge

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister said Monday the country has entered a “very critical zone” in the battle…
In Beirut, a bronze bust of Iran general sparks controversy
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In Beirut, a bronze bust of Iran general sparks controversy

BEIRUT (AP) — The unveiling of a large statue in Beirut of an Iranian commander killed by the US last…
As post-holiday infections surge, Lebanon gears for lockdown
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As post-holiday infections surge, Lebanon gears for lockdown

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon is gearing up for a new nationwide lockdown, as officials vowed Monday to take stricter measures…
Lebanon can stretch reserves for subsidies another six months, PM says
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Lebanon can stretch reserves for subsidies another six months, PM says

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon can ration two billion dollars in reserves left for subsidies to last six more months, the…
Lebanese PM slams ‘diabolical’ move to charge him over blast
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Lebanese PM slams ‘diabolical’ move to charge him over blast

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister said Tuesday he was shocked to learn he was being charged with negligence…
The blast that blew away Lebanon’s faith in itself
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The blast that blew away Lebanon’s faith in itself

BEIRUT (Reuters) – They gather in groups, wearing black, in the shadow of buildings gutted by the explosion that shook…
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