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Lebanon hiked the price of bread for the third time in nine months, which the government blamed on a plunge in the value of the local currency.
UN human rights experts have urged Beirut to probe the murder of prominent Hezbollah critic Lokman Slim.
Turkish currency and stocks plunged Monday as officials tried to stem the carnage caused by Erdogan's abrupt dismissal of his reformist central bank chief.
Amnesty International accused Lebanese authorities of "cruel and abusive" treatment of more than 20 Syrians it said had been tortured in prison or during interrogation.
Lebanon's prime minister-designate Saad Hariri and President Michel Aoun failed Monday to agree on a new government line-up after months of deadlock, as the country sinks deeper into economic crisis.
Talks on the formation of a new Lebanese Cabinet between President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister Saad Hariri broke down, causing anger and despair.
Analysis: As divisions grow among Washington's partners, Turkey will likely stand in the camp of states that see the JCPOA's survival as serving both their national interests and regional stability.
Lebanon's president and prime minister are set to meet on Monday afternoon to discuss the formation of a new government, although the situation is not likely to evolve.
American father and son Michael and Peter Taylor, who helped Carlos Ghosn escape from Japan, were indicted in Japan.
Dozens of women in Lebanon took to the streets on the eve of Mother's Day to protest against the country's ruling class.
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