There were few signs preceding the protests that began on January 25 that they would push the regime of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to the brink of collapse, leaving Cairo, …
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Hot on the heels of an international wheat shortage, the world cotton market is facing a similar supply crisis due to adverse weather conditions. The resulting record prices are a …
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Being stopped at an army checkpoint is a regular feature of Lebanese life, largely endured without complaint as a necessary condition for maintaining the country’s semblance of security. These checkpoints …
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More corrupt or just more apparent? Lebanon is either becoming more corrupt or just appears so, according to the latest survey from the global corruption watchdog Transparency International (TI). The …
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Beirut real estate witnessed never-before-seen levels of building activity in 2010. The average value per property sale shot up a staggering 22 percent in the first nine months of last …
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Lebanon on fire A forest fire re-erupted one week after it had first started in Fitri, 45 kilometers north of Beirut, affecting a total of 150,000 square meters of forest …
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Lower rates for green hot water Lebanon’s banks began offering lowered rates on loans to finance the purchase of solar water heaters on December 15, as announced by Banque du …
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Beirut SE Current year high: 1,180.99 Current year low: 939.02 > Review period: Closed Nov 26 at 946.14 Points 47 Week Change: -15.2% Beirut in November not only consistently …
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Politics and economics have always had an abusive relationship in Lebanon, with the latter habitually falling victim to the former’s unpredictable behavior. Like any odd couple, there are times when …
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IMF cautions against complacency On October 8 the International Monetary Fund issued the final report of its annual consultation with Lebanon. The report sounds out the resilient position of Lebanon …