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Syria boosts grain imports from Russia-annexed Crimea
Ukraine claims that the grain headed for the war-torn country has been ‘stolen’ from Crimea by Russia
Dec 20, 2022
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Turkiye, Algeria to increase trade by $10bn
1,400 Turkish companies have invested a net amount of $5 billion in Algeria this year
Dec 11, 2022
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Desperate depositors resume bank heists in Lebanon
After being locked out of their savings for three years, people in Lebanon have been forced to 'rob' banks to withdraw their own money
Oct 04, 2022
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Death toll from Lebanese migrant boat disaster exceeds 100
Despair as a result of a manufactured economic collapse is pushing ever more Lebanese citizens to attempt the deadly journey across the Mediterranean
Sep 26, 2022
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At least 77 dead after Lebanese migrant boat sinks off Syria
In recent months, thousands of people – mostly Lebanese, Syrians and Palestinians – have left Lebanon on rafts in an attempt to seek better opportunities in Europe
Sep 23, 2022
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Saad Hariri and the collapse of Lebanon
The Syrian regime-change war and Lebanon's economic collapse happened under Saad Hariri's watch, but the Future Movement leader is seldom mentioned for the pivotal role he played in Lebanon's unravelling
Sep 12, 2022
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Cargo ship rescues Lebanese, Syrian migrants from sinking boat after days of EU inaction
At least four children died while waiting for EU officials to coordinate a search and rescue operation
Sep 07, 2022
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Lebanese and Syrian migrants adrift at sea plead with EU coast guard for rescue
Relatives of the migrants say at least two children have already died, as the group has been without food or water for several days
Sep 06, 2022
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Lebanese state security tortured and killed Syrian detainee, attempted cover up
Lebanon's state security apparatus tried to cover up the murder of Bashar Abdel Saud, who was accused of being an 'ISIS leader'
Sep 02, 2022
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US embassy tweet sparks outrage in Lebanon
Lebanese citizens are up in arms over the US embassy latest violation of the nation's sovereignty
Aug 25, 2022
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Russia offers monthly donation of 40,000 tons of wheat for Lebanon
Lebanon has been dealing with bread shortages over recent months, in the latest dilemma to hit the crisis-hit nation
Aug 06, 2022
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Lebanon releases ship said by Ukraine to be carrying ‘stolen grain’: Report
Lebanon's top prosecutor is set to release the Syrian-owned ship carrying wheat and barley, despite a renewed Ukrainian request to acknowledge its content as stolen by Russia
Aug 02, 2022
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First Ukrainian grain ship leaves Odessa since start of war, heads for Lebanon
Several days earlier, a Syrian ship containing Russian grain was detained in Lebanon due to unsubstantiated claims by Kiev that the grain cargo is actually stolen from Ukraine
Aug 01, 2022
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Lebanon refutes claim of ‘stolen grain’ as Ukraine seeks to confiscate vital cargo
A Ukrainian judge has ordered the seizure of the Syrian ship's cargo, with the ruling highlighting that Kiev is ready to 'negotiate' with Beirut for the release of the much-needed grain
Jul 30, 2022
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‘Ukrainians offer no evidence’ says Lebanese customs official over allegedly looted Syrian ship cargo
The Ukrainian accusation has caused a 'huge ruckus' at the highest levels of Lebanon's government
Jul 29, 2022
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Israel conducts first airstrike on Syria since Yair Lapid assumed leadership
Two Syrian civilians were injured, including a woman, and some material damage was also reported
Jul 02, 2022
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Army arrests migrants preparing to sail from Lebanon
According to UN figures, 1,570 migrants tried to reach Cyprus from Lebanon between January and November of 2021
Jun 08, 2022
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Dollars for democracy: Corruption was the real winner in Lebanon’s election
Bribing desperate voters during an economic crisis may have led to Lebanon’s parliamentary impasse. If candidates are bought, how can the country fix anything?
Jun 02, 2022
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‘Lebanese health sector is dying’: Health Minister
Lebanon’s Minister of Health also expressed his support for a strike by healthcare workers, who are demanding the payment of their wages
May 27, 2022
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Lebanese currency hits all-time low as healthcare workers, bakers strike
Since 2019, Lebanon has been experiencing the world's worst economic crisis in 150 years, according to the World Bank
May 26, 2022
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Lebanon votes in first polls since economic collapse
Lebanon's complex ‘confessional' power-sharing system sees the 128 parliament seats divided into two groups – 64 Muslims and 64 Christians
May 15, 2022
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Lebanese officials halt search operations for victims of migrant boat tragedy
The Lebanese Armed Forces have been tasked with the investigation, despite survivors’ accusations that they were responsible for the tragedy
May 02, 2022
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Lebanon stops issuing passports due to lack of funds
Half of all Lebanese citizens say they want to migrate, citing decades of institutionalized corruption and mismanagement
Apr 29, 2022
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Saudi Arabia and France propose $30 million aid plan to Lebanon
The news comes after revelations that Saudi Arabia has been attempting to interfere in the upcoming elections through its embassy in Lebanon
Apr 27, 2022
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Lebanese army tasked with migrant boat investigation despite accusations by survivors
Survivors from the tragedy say a Lebanese army vessel caused the migrant boat to sink by ramming into it twice
Apr 27, 2022
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‘Lebanese army tried to kill us’: Migrant boat survivors
The survivors of the sinking incident off Tripoli's coast say an army vessel rammed twice into their boat in order to stop them from reaching Cyprus
Apr 25, 2022
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Six dead in sinking of migrant boat off Lebanese coast
Tensions in Tripoli increased with citizens blaming the army for the accident and wealthy politicians for the economic conditions that push people into migration
Apr 24, 2022
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Beyond the EastMed pipe dream: Can Turkey become Europe’s gas hub?
The Ukraine crisis presents a unique opportunity for Turkey to realize its long-term vision of transforming itself into a global gas transit hub. But will the US, Russia, Iran, and the EU allow it?
Mar 10, 2022
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Repairs on gas pipeline connecting Syria to Lebanon complete: Report
The repairs come as part of a US-sponsored energy deal between Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, and Syria
Feb 18, 2022
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Extreme poverty pushes many to flee northern Lebanon and join ISIS in Iraq: Report
A security crackdown in the port city of Tripoli is also being blamed as a reason for many young men joining the armed group
Feb 04, 2022
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