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Egypt to reduce subsidised staple food prices

Author:  Reuters ID:  1573916154106997700 Sat, 2019-11-16 14:53 CAIRO: Egypt is to reduce the prices of subsidised food staples from next month, the supply ministry spokesman said Saturday, as the country’s economy shows signs of recovery. “Prices of cooking oil, sugar, rice … read more

Protest graffiti fills Beirut’s posh downtown

Author:  AFP ID:  1573902400565856400 Sat, 2019-11-16 11:04 BEIRUT: A majestic phoenix spreads its wings as Hayat Nazer adds a splash of color to a Beirut wall. As Lebanon’s uprising enters its second month, graffiti has enveloped the capital’s posh downtown. … read more

Car bomb kills at least 18 in Syrian town held by Turkey

Author:  Reuters ID:  1573901430055804500 Sat, 2019-11-16 10:46 ANKARA: A car bomb exploded Saturday in a northern Syrian town controlled by Turkey-backed opposition fighters, killing at least 18 people and wounding several others, Syrian opposition activists and Turkey’s Defense Ministry said. Northern … read more