Guardian Unlimited logo Guardian Unlimited 3 weeks ago

Beirut is back … and it's beautiful

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A whole new road system has been built from Beirut airport to the city centre since the last time I visited. What's more, there are new, exciting roadside accessories. "Oh my God!" says my friend Anna. "What's that?" Full Article at Guardian Unlimited

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