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Lebanon's economy minister asks for patience in implementing reforms

Lebanon's new government is committed to implementing key reforms to lift the country out of its economic crisis, but the nation's new economy minister said such changes could take time. “Lebanon is ...
NBC New York

With Trump pressure and a ‘new Lebanon,' can Hezbollah's shadow economy be dismantled?

Up until a few months ago, the drive from Beirut's international airport through the Lebanese capital city's southern suburbs used to feature a stream of pro-Iranian and Hezbollah-themed propaganda.
The New York Times

Lebanon’s Economy Reels From War: ‘We Are Starting From Zero’

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah may be suspended, but the damage is immense. “We came out of this war with nothing,” one man said. By Aryn Baker and Abdi Latif Dahir Abdi Latif Dahir ...
Newsday

Lebanon aims to lure back wealthy Gulf tourists to jumpstart its war-torn economy

BEIRUT — Fireworks lit up the night sky over Beirut’s famous St. Georges Hotel as hit songs from the 1960s and 70s filled the air in a courtyard overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The retro-themed ...
Los Angeles Times

Lebanon aims to lure back wealthy Gulf tourists to jump-start its war-torn economy

BEIRUT — Fireworks lighted up the night sky over Beirut’s famous St. Georges Hotel as hit songs from the 1960s and ‘70s filled the air in a courtyard overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The ...