Deepening discontent in Lebanon casts a shadow over upcoming elections. In a recent survey, only 50-percent of Lebanese said they were likely to vote.
Will May 15 Elections Save Lebanon as Only 50-percent of Lebanese Say they Will Vote?
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Lebanon to Hold Elections on March 27 as Iran, Hezbollah Seek to Gain More Power
Lebanon prepares to hold parliamentary elections on March 27. The announcement comes as much of the country deals with rolling blackouts. Anger over the economic collapse led to protestors damaging the state electric company’s equipment.
All Signs Point to Lebanon as a Failed State
The World Bank says Lebanon’s financial disaster is the worst since 1850. The country, which many have begun calling a failed state, needs help from the International Monetary Fund. But the government must start meeting again before a deal can be struck.
Anniversary of Beirut Blast Signifies New Era of Hope; Heart for Lebanon Laying Foundations for a New Holistic Recovery Plan
France is hosting its third global conference in twelve months today to raise funds for Lebanon. In partnership with the United Nations, France hopes to secure more than $350 million in humanitarian aid on the first anniversary of the tragic Beirut blast.
“God is Shaking Lebanon Like Never Before.”
If you’ve been watching Lebanon lately, you know how bad it’s gotten. For example, it’s been nine months since the government quit following the Beirut blast. Caretaker officials still cannot agree on who should take over the country.
People Facing Starvation Up 82 Percent Worldwide Due to Coronavirus Plague
World Bank says COVID-19 has impacted food security for vulnerable homes in almost every country.
How God is Using the Coronavirus Plague for Good
Seven months ago, the World Health Organization declared a COVID-19 pandemic. Severe challenges persist to this day as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund gather virtually for an annual meeting. The global economic recovery is fragile at best, Financial Times reports. Another wave of infections […]
Use Some of Your Christmas Spending to Help End Abject Poverty
Half of the world’s poor live in just five countries–India, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Ethiopia–according to World Bank, an international banking organization.
Study Finds Children from Broken Homes Lose $61,600 Over Their Lifetimes
A new study examining family structures reveals that children from broken families accumulate approximately $61,600 less wealth on average over the course of their lifetimes than those who were raised in an intact family.
Mnuchin Considering Trip to China Amid Tensions Over Proposed Tariffs
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Saturday that he could make a trip to China in an effort to ease tensions between Washington and Beijing over proposed tariffs.
