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A homeless man in Beirut, a Middle East financial hub until an economic crisis hit Lebanon last year. Reuters
A homeless man in Beirut, a Middle East financial hub until an economic crisis hit Lebanon last year. Reuters
Hezbollah steps up campaign for control of Lebanon’s financial system
Iran-backed movement tries to extend its reach into Lebanon's central bank