Diapers and rags: Lebanon crisis plunges women into period poverty
With more than half the population living in poverty, tens of thousands of women are now on a desperate hunt for affordable alternatives. Sherine initially …
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As poverty bites, Lebanese give up their pets
BEIRUT – Ibrahim al-Dika had raised his Belgian shepherd Lexi since she was a tiny pup, but then Lebanon’s economic crisis made him jobless and …
Lebanon’s central bank governor faces new corruption allegations in France
The meltdown has dragged down the currency, prompted a sovereign default and fuelled widespread poverty. "At the end of this affair, France will …
In locked-down Lebanon, many fear poverty more than virus
On paper, its Covid-19 restrictions are among the strictest in the world, but in reality grinding poverty is pushing many back onto the streets to eke out a …
Turkey supports rural development projects in Lebanon
The poverty rate is above 50% and the unemployment rate stands at 35%. Besides, on Aug. 4, a huge explosion in the port of Beirut rocked the capital, …
Renewed Lebanon protests as pressure mounts on government
The disaster has revived anger at a ruling class seen as living in luxury while millions endure job losses, deepening poverty, power blackouts, and …
Two huge explosions rock Beirut, dozens wounded
The explosions came at a time when Lebanon is suffering its worst economic crisis in decades, which has left nearly half of the population in poverty.
2 explosions rock Beirut, dozens wounded
The explosions came at a time when Lebanon is suffering its worst economic crisis in decades, which has left nearly half of the population in poverty.
We face the new year with such great hope
In Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, and Algeria, young people have been marching in the streets protesting government corruption, unemployment, poverty, lack of …
World Bank urges Lebanon to form gov’t, warns of recession
Without quick steps to address the crisis, about half of Lebanon’s population could fall into poverty and unemployment could “rise sharply,” the lender …
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