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Nov 2024
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Cease-Fire Takes Effect in Lebanon, Isra...

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A.M. Edition for Nov. 27. WSJ correspondent Jared Malsin in Beirut breaks down the overnight cease-fire deal brokered by the U.S. and France to end fighting in Lebanon and details the challenges that could test it in the weeks to come. Plus, Donald Trump rounds out his economic policy team. And how “data poisoning” by frustrated London diners is driving a surge in visitors to Angus Steakhouse in the British capital. Luke Vargas hosts.


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