Lebanon – MOSAEC

War Has Already Hurt the Economies of Israel’s Nearest Neighbors

The impact on global growth of the Middle East violence has so far been contained. That’s not the case for Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan, which were already struggling.

By Patricia Cohen

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Lebanon Freezes Accounts of Riad Salameh

The action comes days after a U.S.-led coalition accused Riad Salameh of decades of corruption to enrich himself at the expense of his country.

By Liz Alderman

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‘Barbie’ Debuts in Saudi Arabia, Sparking Delight, and Anger

Denounced in some Middle Eastern countries for undermining traditional gender norms, the hit movie is finding an audience in Saudi Arabia, illustrating the region’s shifting political landscape.

By Vivian Nereim

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Lebanese Depositors Have Resorted to Force to Withdraw Their Savings

Amid severe limits on withdrawals and a yearslong financial crisis, Lebanese depositors are resorting to force to demand their own money, earning the moniker “the world’s most honorable bank robbers.”

By Raja Abdulrahim

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