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Syrian president allows exiled uncle to return to Syria, pro-government newspaper says
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Syrian president allows exiled uncle to return to Syria, pro-government newspaper says

DAMASCUS, Oct 8 (Reuters) – Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad has allowed his exiled uncle Rifaat to return to Syria, pro-government…
Lebanon’s central bank denies Swiss report about 2016 IMF paper
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Lebanon’s central bank denies Swiss report about 2016 IMF paper

BEIRUT, Oct 8 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s central bank denied on Friday a Swiss newspaper report that alleged the International Monetary…
As Lebanese got poorer, politicians stowed wealth abroad
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As Lebanese got poorer, politicians stowed wealth abroad

BEIRUT (AP) — A trove of leaked documents confirmed that for years, Lebanon’s politicians and bankers have stowed wealth in…
Economic meltdown forces Lebanese to flee to unfamiliar destinations
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Economic meltdown forces Lebanese to flee to unfamiliar destinations

BEIRUT, Oct 4 (Reuters) – After spending three decades building up a real estate business he inherited from his father,…
Turkish company halts power supplies to crisis-hit Lebanon
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Turkish company halts power supplies to crisis-hit Lebanon

BEIRUT (AP) — A Turkish company supplying electricity to Lebanon from two power barges off the coast of Beirut said…
Officials: Libyan forces round up 500 migrants in crackdown
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Officials: Libyan forces round up 500 migrants in crackdown

CAIRO (AP) — Libyan security forces on Friday detained at least 500 African migrants, including women and children, two officials…
Divided UN extends its mission in Libya till after elections
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Divided UN extends its mission in Libya till after elections

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The UN Security Council voted unanimously on Thursday to extend the U.N. political mission in Libya…
In crisis-struck Lebanon, school year is gripped by chaos
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In crisis-struck Lebanon, school year is gripped by chaos

BEIRUT (AP) — This fall, the academic year in Lebanon is gripped by the same chaos that has overwhelmed everything…
Lebanese minister sees ‘harmony’ in talks over financial losses
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Lebanese minister sees ‘harmony’ in talks over financial losses

BEIRUT, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s banking sector, central bank and other players in its financial system are working in…
Judge suspends probe into Lebanon port blast amid challenges
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Judge suspends probe into Lebanon port blast amid challenges

BEIRUT (AP) — The lead judge investigating last year’s massive blast in Beirut’s port suspended his work in the case…
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