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Amid market uncertainty and anticipated fuel price increases, gas lines return to Lebanon
BEIRUT — Saturday saw the return of lengthy gas station lines in various parts of Lebanon, amid warnings of potential impending fuel shortages and price fluctuations as part of the fallout of the...
5 March 2022
The government's headlong rush: mega voting centers in committee
The government of Najib Mikati narrowly avoided a political shock that could have caused the rejection of the establishment of mega-voting centers for the legislative elections next May, a measure...
Yara ABI AKL, 5 March 2022
Mill deliveries to be limited to flour for Arabic bread production until more wheat arrives
BEIRUT — The Lebanon Mills Association announced Saturday that the relevant government ministries have ordered mill deliveries to be "limited to flour intended for the Arabic bread industry......
5 March 2022
Hezbollah MP says delineation of the maritime border is state’s responsibility
BEIRUT — The head of the parliamentary group of Hezbollah, Mohammad Raad, said Saturday that the Shiite party “is not concerned with the delineation of the maritime border” with Israel, which “is...
5 March 2022
Book lovers in a time of crisis: Exhibitors, visitors alike join valiant quest for joy at 63rd Beirut book fair
BEIRUT — After a three-year absence, the 63rd iteration of the Beirut International and Arab Book Fair has returned on a decidedly smaller scale and with a certain joylessness. While previous...
Farah-Silvana Kanaan, 5 March 2022
Power outage in Akkar continues for second day
BEIRUT — The Akkar region of North Lebanon is without power for a second consecutive day following the collapse of several pylons supporting high-tension power lines, L’Orient Today ’s...
5 March 2022
Standing with Ukraine — a layered perspective from Lebanon
All eyes have been on Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion more than a week ago. The event has dominated global news and prompted extraordinary sanctions from world leaders....
Chloé KATTAR, 5 March 2022
Exclusive: budget draft sent to Parliament removes some controversial provisions but portends more political battles
BEIRUT – The 2022 budget proposal has finally made its way to Parliament, and another round of jostling is about to start. While some of the most controversial provisions from the earlier draft...
