Can Lebanon cope with devastating loss of vital port?
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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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David Brancaccio
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