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Tear gas, stone throwing as Beirut demonstration turns violent

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Demonstrations have been taking place in Lebanon since October to demand solution to the ailing economy and corruption.
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Lebanon money exchangers back at work after strike

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Government had blamed them for the devaluation of the local currency, but now there appears to be a deal to control the currency market.
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Planting trend in Lebanon amid deepening financial crisis

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How 'growing your own groceries' is saving some from a looming food crisis in Lebanon.
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Lebanon's banking association rejects government's economy plan

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Bankers say they are fighting for survival as a government plan to rescue the economy is not focused on restructuring the debt.
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Lebanon seeks financial lifeline from IMF

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Talks began on Wednesday seeking a multi-billion-dollar bailout to avoid bankruptcy.
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Lebanon lockdown takes heavy toll on hospitality industry

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Lebanon reopens, but new normal is not good news for businesses struggling to survive.
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Lebanon announces total shutdown after coronavirus spike

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Lebanon has 870 confirmed cases, but more than 100 of those were registered in just the past four days.
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Lebanon government approves financial rescue plan

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PM Diab says Lebanon will also try to secure $11bn in funding previously pledged by donor countries.
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Lebanon signs request for IMF assistance

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It is one of the main parts of a sweeping economic plan the government says will help save Lebanon from bankruptcy, but that was not enough to satisfy angry protesters.
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Lebanon protests: Central bank criticised as currency plummets

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Opposition politicians believe the ruling alliance led by Hezbollah is trying to take control of the central bank.
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Lebanon protests turn violent over failing economy

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Angered by the deteriorating economy, protesters attack banks in Tripoli in northern Lebanon.
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Lebanon Central Bank governor defends role in economic crisis

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Statement comes as protests against Lebanon's deepening financial problems turn violent for a second night.
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Lebanon: MPs meet in theatre, protesters out in cars

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Protests held again worsening economic, social conditions while parliament approves use of cannabis.
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COVID-19: Lebanon businesses help overwhelmed hospitals

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While Lebanon's government has enforced a public lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus, businesses are stepping in to assist hospitals already overwhelmed.
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COVID-19: Almost half of Lebanon now lives below poverty line

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Lebanon's cabinet has approved financial aid for low-income families as pandemic deepens what was already the country's worst economic crisis in decades.
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Lebanon army deployed to enforce public lockdown

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The government is already grappling with a financial crisis and now it is being criticised for its handling of the coronavirus pandemic as well.
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Lebanon state of emergency over coronavirus

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Doctors there say they are not ready to handle a health crisis as the country also faces a severe economic crises.
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Lebanon will default on its debt for the first time ever

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Prime Minister Diab says the 'difficult decision' to default has been made to 'secure the basic needs for people'.
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Lebanon economy: Gov’t works towards emergency financial plan

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Lebanon's protests may have dwindled but the government is being warned that this may change as people suffer in a flatlining economy.
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Lebanon PM: Government won't repay $1bn in foreign currency debt

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Lebanon's prime minister has announced the government will not repay foreign currency debt of more than $1bn.
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IMF team in Lebanon to help tackle economic crisis

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Government is yet to decide whether it will default on its loan payments - a move that could lead to unpopular austerity measures.
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Former Lebanese PM blames rivals for deteriorating situation

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Former prime minister says his party is 'here to stay' in first public speech since resigning in October amid protests.
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Lebanon crisis: Iran's Parliament speaker visits Beirut

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Ali Larijani visits Lebanon, mired in economic and political problems, despite appointment of new government.
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Lebanon gov't wins Parliament's confidence vote despite protests

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Parliament backs cabinet and financial plans of PM Hassan Diab in vote held despite attempts by protesters to block it.