Iraqi MPs from Sadr's bloc resign in bid to end months of political paralysis

Meanwhile, more than half of the population of Syria – some 12.5 million people – don't have enough to eat, according to the World Food Programme. Now, with the country in the middle of a summer drought, the situation is becoming even worse. As if that wasn't enough, the war in Ukraine is contributing to soaring food prices.

Finally, Lebanon is famous for its beaches, nightlife, mountain resorts and cuisine. The country is hoping that summer tourism could give its economy a much-needed boost. Authorities say they're expecting hundreds of thousands of Lebanese expats and tourists to spend the summer in Beirut and other parts of the country.

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