Aug 5, 2020

Can Lebanon cope with devastating loss of vital port?

The Port of Beirut has been largely destroyed by the blast. EPA

Fears for food security in Lebanon with the main port destroyed, in a country where almost 80% of consumer goods are imported. Also, did Sweden's approach to COVID-19 help protect its economy better than the rest of Europe?

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