Lebanese citizens respond differently to U.S. dollar pricing in supermarkets

STORY: Lebanese citizens respond differently to U.S. dollar pricing in supermarkets DATELINE: March 16, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:38 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of supermarkets in Beirut 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): YAMEN AL AYASH, Customer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): TANIOS LAHOUD, Customer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): BASSEM NASR, Supermarket owner STORYLINE: The Lebanese currency on Tuesday collapsed to 100,000 Lebanese pounds (LBP) per dollar for the first time in history as the country's financial crisis and political deadlock linger on. One month ago, Lebanese caretaker Economy Minister Amin Salam announced a decision to price all products in supermarkets in U.S. dollars amid the unprecedented collapse in the local currency. The decision also allows customers to pay for their products in Lebanese pounds according to the daily exchange rate of the U.S. dollar. Lebanese citizens responded to the decision differently. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): YAMEN AL AYASH, Customer "Prices in U.S. dollars ar

Hezbollah is unlikely to be disarmed: Lebanese president

Hezbollah is unlikely to be disarmed: Lebanese president

BEIRUT, Lebanon - Lebanese President Emile Lahoud speaks in an exclusive interview with Kyodo News on the outskirts of Lebanon on Sept. 5.

Fair brings life back to Beirut's famous shopping street

STORY: Fair brings life back to Beirut's famous shopping street DATELINE: May 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:12 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people walking into Gemmayze street 2. various of the fair 3. various of Gemmayze street from the outside 4. various of booths in Gemmayze street 5. various of people walking 6. various of handmade products 7. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): BASSEL ABOU KHZAM, Lebanese 8. various of people walking 9. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MIRIAM ASHKAR, Lebanese 10. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): JANO LAHOUD, Lebanese 11. various of people walking at the fair STORYLINE: Thousands of Lebanese and foreign visitors flocked to Beirut's famous Gemmayze Street on Sunday to attend a fair aimed at bringing back life to the city's beating heart that has been mired in a steep financial crisis for years. People visited around 300 booths participating at the fair to explore a wide range of products including food items, jewels, books, clothes, hats, paintings, and more. The busy street of G

Hezbollah is unlikely to be disarmed: Lebanese president

Hezbollah is unlikely to be disarmed: Lebanese president

BEIRUT, Lebanon - Lebanese President Emile Lahoud speaks in an exclusive interview with Kyodo News on the outskirts of Lebanon on Sept. 5. (Kyodo)