A massacre of migratory birds in Lebanon, and a sacred river in India touched by pollution
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14 May 2023 |
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Lebanon's economic meltdown has plunged most of the population into poverty. It's now also threatening the country's security. As the currency has plummeted to new lows in recent months, salaries too have fallen, as prices rise. To make ends meet, soldiers are being forced to take on second jobs, or even desert their ranks.
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