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Lebanon was already struggling with a deepening economic crisis which has prompted hyperinflation and the shortage of basic goods, a political crisis which has left the government directionless and divided, and a coronavirus pandemic that has crippled the already struggling economy and continues to spread through the population. The huge explosion—believed to be an industrial accident involving ammonium nitrate rather than any kind of attack, despite President Donald Trump’s unsupported claim to the contrary—has devastated the city and exacerbated the country’s myriad of problems....

Four Minsk-based members of the Belarus Free Theater are among those arrested in the aftermath of the allegedly rigged ballot’s results. Lukashenko was declared the winner with more than 80 percent of the vote, which sparked anger across the country. Opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, whose rallies attracted hundreds of thousands of people, has fled the country to neighboring Lithuania. Protests challenging the legitimacy of the results have exploded around Belarus....

On May 1, Nathalie Moermans and 16-year-old Marie set off from their home in the city of La Louvière, in southern Belgium, in the homemade vehicle to queue behind cars at a nearby drive-thru. The idea came to Moermans after Marie spoke about wanting a McDonald’s. Moermans initially said they couldn’t go to the only McDonald’s that was open, a drive-thru, as they didn’t have a car. And because the country is still in lockdown they couldn’t borrow anyone else’s car....

Budd, who hasn’t lost a fight since being submitted by Ronda Rousey in 2011, started off by landing kicks to the body and head as she controlled the distance from the outside. Rubin was unable to close in and was systematically picked apart by Budd’s kickboxing. Join DAZN and watch Bellator MMA plus more than 100 fight nights a year Although the 29-year-old Rubin entered this fight undefeated, she was in way over her head against one of the best female fighters in the world....

The Gunners saw their recruitment plans questioned once again over the summer, with another quiet window in north London delivering just two additions – free agent Sead Kolasinac and £46 million striker Alexandre Lacazette. Lacazette 8/5 to score Sunday That business stands in stark contrast to that carried out by leading sides across Europe, with Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City all spending big in the Premier League, while Paris-Saint Germain broke the world transfer record on Neymar while also landing Kylian Mbappe....

“I don’t really think there’s a horrible post position, but I’ve always liked the five,” Baffert said on NBCSN’s live stream of the Belmont draw. “More important is that the horse is doing well so far and he looks like he’s doing great.” MORE: American Pharoah arrives in NY | Get to know the contenders | Belmont time, TV info American Pharoah drew the first post in the Preakness, but broke well and dominated the field on a sloppy track....

Traditionally the final race of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes serves as the opening chapter this year, after the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes were postponed because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The Belmont Stakes itself was postponed by two weeks and will be run over 1.1 miles as opposed to the traditional 1.5-mile distance. Rain hasn’t been an issue at Belmont Park in almost a decade, since Ruler On Ice won in 2011 on a sloppy track, but that dry run could come to an end this season—with skies expected to open above New York on Saturday afternoon....

With the Kentucky Derby (Sept. 5) and Preakness (Oct. 3) moved back late from their usual Saturdays in May, the Belmont Stakes arrives only on a two-week delay from its originally scheduled June 6 date. In addition to the COVID-19 pandemic causing a big schedule adjustment in relation to the other two races, the Belmont Stakes also goes from the longest Triple Crown race (usually 1 1/2 miles or 12 furlongs) to the shortest (1 1/8 mile or 9 furlongs)...

The Argo star this week faced backlash on social media after he said in an interview on The Howard Stern Show that he would “probably still be drinking” if he had remained married to Garner, with whom he shares three children. Addressing the reaction during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday night, the actor said: “I would never want my kids to think I would ever say a bad word about their mom…It hurts my feelings....

A clip of the Gone Girl star hilariously discussing the blockbuster’s plotholes has gone viral again, as he continues to make headlines following his high-profile nuptials to Jennifer Lopez this summer. Affleck has inspired some iconic memes over the years but his commentary on the 1998 action blockbuster DVD resurfaces every so often and inspires laughs from fans. This time, Twitter user Mike Beauvais posted the clip to celebrate the actor’s 50th birthday....

Ben Arfa has been an outcast at PSG all season, failing to make a single appearance and treating himself to a cake to mark the one-year anniversary of his last display for the club. But a shock recall appeared on the cards ahead of the 31-year-old’s departure at the end of the season as he trained with the PSG squad ahead of the clash against third-tier side Les Herbiers at the Stade de France on Tuesday....

During his appearance on 93.7 “The Fan” Tuesday, the Steelers quarterback discussed the frequency of the wide receiver’s flags and what the team is doing to manage it. “He knows, we all know, coach Tomlin brought it up yesterday, that is a huge penalty and we can’t do that,” Roethlisberger said. “We put our kick coverage team in a bad situation and we can’t have that, and AB knows that....

ESPN reported on Friday late afternoon that Philadelphia’s trade conversations have gained momentum over the last several days. Wojnarowski reports that Portland has made clear that All-NBA guard Damian Lillard remains unavailable in trade talks and that the franchise has no interest in moving him. MORE: Lillard ‘would like to play’ with Ben Simmons So what would it take for the Trail Blazers to get Simmons in a non-Lillard deal?...

For the second consecutive game, the club’s only summer signing was starting on the bench – in spite of the fact that he had scored on his debut the weekend before. Just 24 hours before the Brighton clash, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had called criticism of United’s activity during the transfer window as “disrespectful”, as he felt it overlooked the significance of Van de Beek’s arrival from Ajax. “He is a top player and he strengthens our team,” Solskjaer argued....

Treating occasional constipation Treating acid indigestion Clearing the large intestine of stool before a test, such as a colonoscopy, or an operation on the digestive system Magnesium citrate can be bought without a prescription in a drug store, or it may be prescribed. Brand names of magnesium citrate that may be recommended for constipation or bowel preparation include: Citrate of Magnesia CitromaLiquiPrep This medication can increase the amount of magnesium in the body....

But physical symptoms are just one aspect of living with MS. Many people with MS also have emotional and mental health symptoms. There are MS treatments available that can help with physical symptoms, but it’s important to address mental health issues, too. This article will discuss the emotional impact of MS. It will also examine the potential benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for MS. How MS Can Impact You Emotionally Physical symptoms are likely what led you to seek a diagnosis and, at first, relieving these symptoms was probably uppermost in your mind....

Less than a century ago, type 2 diabetes was virtually unheard of in Southwestern tribes as many of their native foods had protective properties that helped keep blood sugar levels low and stable. In addition, they were sustained through farming practices, which required intense physical labor and high levels of energy expenditure. As the culture shifted and environmental demands changed, mesquite meal or flour began to be replaced with white flour (and other unhealthy foods were added to their diet), type 2 diabetes became a problem....

A visiting judge in Hamilton County Municipal Court heard the case after Jones, who has had a spate of legal troubles, waived a jury trial. Jones could have been sentenced to up to six months in jail if convicted. Jones was accused of hitting Shannon Wesley outside a downtown Cincinnati nightclub and was arrested in June. He had pleaded not guilty and been released on his own recognizance. The judge heard more than two hours of testimony from Wesley on Tuesday....

Breaking the 500-yard mark came with some controversy. Burrow’s final throw — a 52-yard strike to Joe Mixon — came with under two minutes left in the game. The Bengals were already leading by 20, and John Harbaugh apparently took exception to Cincinnati’s decision to break the 500-yard mark. ProFootballTalk reported that Harbaugh “seemed unhappy” with Bengals coach Zac Taylor because of that throw, though Harbaugh was diplomatic about the issue in his postgame news conference....