Lebanon's economic woes worsen

A fortified Bank of Beirut branch in Lebanon's capital. Marwan Naamani/picture alliance via Getty Images

Beirut, Lebanon  The Lebanese pound, or lira, sank to a new low this week, worsening conditions for people already struggling to cope with Lebanon’s unprecedented economic crisis.

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