Beirut: Parliament to discuss budget amid political tension

A retired Lebanese soldier holds a national flag, during a protest in front the central bank headquarters, in Beirut, Lebanon

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The Lebanese parliament is expected to start today a discussion of the budget bill 2019.

SBS Arabic24's correspondent Antoine Salamat says that the debate will be overshadowed by the political tension.

More is in Salamat's report.

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