Posted By
Najib
Mar 16, 2019 01:02
It took them SEVEN years to build that tiny Jal el Dib bridge, knowing that the reasons behind dismantling it in the first place weren't that convincing. Nevertheless, and after almost two years of agonizing traffic because of the works, both bridges will finally be open tomorrow starting 6am. Will it ease traffic? I doubt it but the bridge is needed for those who going into Jal el Dib or going down from Bsalim towards…
Posted By
Najib
Feb 23, 2019 05:14
World Bank elections are nearing and Lebanon has put forward a candidate that may challenge U.S. President Trump’s Choice David Malpass. In fact, the status-quo in picking the world bank president, which relied on a gentlemen's agreement between the US and its European allies, may not be respected in the upcoming elections following tensions between the Trump administration and European countries. Lebanon's candidate is Ziad Hayek, has previously served as chief executive of Lonbridge Associates…
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Lebanon
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Lebanon
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