Lebanon’s {arliament opens debate on new govt policy
Parliament opened a debate Monday on the policy statement of Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s new government, before a vote of confidence that it appeared set to easily win.
Beirut Lebanon Arab World News
Parliament opened a debate Monday on the policy statement of Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s new government, before a vote of confidence that it appeared set to easily win.
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The Lebanese pound was up Monday, trading at 14,250 to the dollar on the black market
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Iran said Sunday it is willing to sell fuel to Lebanon’s government to help ease shortages, days after a first delivery of Iranian fuel arranged by Hezbollah entered the country.