economic crisis
Lebanon PM blames currency crash on Central Bank governor
Middle East
April 25, 2020
Lebanon PM blames currency crash on Central Bank governor
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s prime minister said Friday he is holding the country’s Central Bank governor responsible for the downward…
Governments step up economic response to coronavirus
World
March 2, 2020
Governments step up economic response to coronavirus
Governments and central banks on Monday stepped up efforts to shield the world economy from the impact of the coronavirus…
Blip or bust: coronavirus economic impact still in doubt
World
March 1, 2020
Blip or bust: coronavirus economic impact still in doubt
Markets have shuddered as the coronavirus spreads worldwide, but analysts doubt it will plunge economies into a crisis like the…
Frustrated Lebanese depositors turn rage on crisis-hit banks
Middle East
January 17, 2020
Frustrated Lebanese depositors turn rage on crisis-hit banks
BEIRUT (Reuters) — As cash runs short at Lebanon’s banks, so has the patience of depositors. Hit by restrictions on…
Lebanese protesters back in streets following brief lull
Middle East
January 14, 2020
Lebanese protesters back in streets following brief lull
BEIRUT (AP) — Following a brief lull, Lebanese protesters returned to the streets, blocking several roads around the capital, Beirut,…
Lebanese protesters turn their ire on banks
Middle East
December 29, 2019
Lebanese protesters turn their ire on banks
BEIRUT (AP) — Dozens of Lebanese protesters held a brief sit-in inside a bank in Beirut and another in the…
As crisis hits, Lebanese businesses fight for survival
Middle East
December 28, 2019
As crisis hits, Lebanese businesses fight for survival
After decades of hard work, self-made Lebanese chocolatier Roger Zakhour thought he would finally be able to pass a successful…
Christmas in Lebanon not so merry as economic crisis bites
Middle East
December 22, 2019
Christmas in Lebanon not so merry as economic crisis bites
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Rafi Tabakian’s clothing store in a Beirut suburb is usually buzzing with customers during the holiday season,…
Lebanese PM asks friendly nations for credit amid crisis
Middle East
December 6, 2019
Lebanese PM asks friendly nations for credit amid crisis
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s outgoing prime minister called on several Arab and world leaders on Friday to help his country…
Zimbabwe facing ‘man-made’ starvation, UN expert warns
World
November 29, 2019
Zimbabwe facing ‘man-made’ starvation, UN expert warns
Zimbabwe is facing “man-made” starvation with 60 percent of the people failing to meet basic food needs, a UN special…