Tag: Financial crisis
Syrian pound hits record low as economic crisis worsens
BEIRUT — The Syrian pound hit a record low Wednesday just days before the Arab country marks the 10th anniversary of a conflict that...
Anger in Lebanon as currency, prices spiral out of control
BEIRUT — Protesters in Lebanon burned tires and closed several major roads on Thursday as the severe economic crisis gripping the country continued to...
Judge denies injunction request by MSU women’s swimmers
EAST LANSING, Mich. — A federal judge has denied a request by members of Michigan State's women’s swimming and diving team for an injunction...
UN gives green light to fund Lebanon tribunal for 2021
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council has given a green light to keep the U.N.-backed tribunal investigating the 2005 assassination of Lebanon’s former...
Ex-Ecuadorian leader Gustavo Noboa dies after brain surgery
QUITO, Ecuador — Former President Gustavo Noboa, who restored some stability to Ecuador during a profound economic crisis that produced political turmoil at the...
Draghi nets wide support to lead Italian government, for now
ROME — Former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi secured pledges of backing from nearly every party represented in the Italian Parliament as he...