Tag: Financial crisis
As Lebanese cry for justice, politics paralyzes the system
BEIRUT — Even after she was taken off an investigation into alleged financial crimes by a money transfer company, the defiant Lebanese prosecutor charged...
Lebanon and Israel resume indirect talks on maritime border
NAQOURA, Lebanon — After a nearly six-month pause, Lebanon and Israel on Tuesday resumed indirect talks with U.S. mediation over their disputed maritime border....
Powell sees need to help most vulnerable in uneven recovery
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the economic outlook has “clearly brightened” in the United States but the recovery remains too uneven...
Puerto Rico groans under pandemic as health, economy suffer
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico seemed to be sprinting toward herd immunity this spring before people began letting their guard down against...
France to restrict suspect Lebanese officials from entering
PARIS — France will restrict Lebanese officials suspected of corruption or obstructing the formation of a government from entering the country, the foreign minister...
Text of the Federal Reserve’s statement after its meeting
WASHINGTON — Below is the statement the Fed released Wednesday after its policy meeting ended:
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Dubai police arrest attackers in massive brawl that killed 3
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Police in Dubai have arrested 10 suspects in a massive knife fight that killed three people, authorities said Wednesday,...
Lebanon urges Saudi Arabia to reconsider ban on produce
BEIRUT — Lebanon called on Saudi Arabia on Monday to reconsider its decision to ban Lebanese produce from entering the oil-rich kingdom over a...
Turkey announces strictest lockdown so far as virus surges
ISTANBUL — Turkey’s president has announced the country's strictest pandemic restrictions so far, closing businesses and schools and limiting travel for nearly three weeks...
Lebanon thwarts attempt to smuggle 69 Syrians to Cyprus
BEIRUT — Lebanese troops aborted early Sunday an attempt to smuggle dozens of Syrian migrants to the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, the military said....
