The army in action yesterday, near Place Sassine.

Lebanese army helicopter

military helicopter descends in town

Lebanese army helicopter

emptying its passengers

Like the Phoenicians, the Lebanese are specialists in the import-export business.

Beirut port: import-export

the port

If you want to live in Lebanon but bake with American cake mix, wear Italian sunglasses and drive the latest BMW, it’s all there – at a price.

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