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A year after Beirut’s port explosion, an economy left in tatters and questions still unanswered

Aug 4, 2021

A year after Beirut’s port explosion, an economy left in tatters and questions still unanswered

From the BBC World Service: One year after a port explosion in Lebanon's capital, economic problems continue to plague the nation in which half the population now lives in poverty. Plus: Three million Covid-19 vaccines arrive in Southeast Asia. And new Barbie dolls honor women who have worked the front lines during the pandemic.

The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

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