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Protests continue in Lebanon against austerity budget
Prime minister Saad al-Hariri’s coalition government is seeking to frame a budget that will reduce the deficit by cutting wages and benefits of public sector employees
Lebanon rocked by massive protests over delay in govt. formation, corruption and economic slowdown
Large number of people joined the protests organized by the Lebanese Communist Party
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