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Egypt agrees on $5.2 bn aid package: IMF

Fri, 2020-06-05 22:51 WASHINGTON: An IMF team has agreed on a one-year, $5.2 billion financing package for Egypt to help the country alleviate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the fund announced Friday. The IMF board must still approve … read more

Lebanon warns protesters against blocking roads

Author:  Zaynab Khojji ID:  1591298141588925400 Thu, 2020-06-04 22:32 BEIRUT: The Lebanese Council of Ministers has extended the period of general mobilization in the country to July 5 following a recommendation by the Lebanese Supreme Council of Defense. The decision comes … read more