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Two weeks after they shut because of nationwide protests, banks re-open in Lebanon

The central bank has not formally banned the transfer of assets overseas.

Banks in Lebanon have re-opened for the first time since the start of anti-government demonstrations, despite fears that many customers will rush to make withdrawals; a new law introducing tough controls on the internet comes into force in Russia; and we'll hear complaints about the use of tear gas during the demonstrations in Iraq.

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Fri 1 Nov 2019 07:06GMT

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