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Lebanon struggles with Syrian refugee influx

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The worst storm in ten years has swept across swathes of the Middle East. In Lebanon, the extreme weather has made things even worse for many Syrian refugees already living in tough conditions. Plus, we look at the MPs in Israel who are hoping social discontent can help them in the upcoming polls. Finally, a growing number of women across the Middle East are taking to the internet to demand change.

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