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Man-made competition hurts price of natural stones, though fears of bankruptcy mount among lab-grown producers
Trade bodies warn lenders may have to quit country if stand-off over access is not resolved
...Chloe Cornish, the FT’s Middle East correspondent, has documented the political, economic and social turmoil since an explosion last year in the port at Beirut killed more than 200 people....
HTS rebrands itself as the moderate face of Islamist militancy in opposition stronghold Idlib
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...Laura Rojas, an opposition deputy from the National Action party, tweeted that the bill had been postponed until February....
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...Additional reporting by Chloe Cornish in Beirut and Simeon Kerr in Dubai...
Mounting death toll has strained partnership between Ankara and Moscow
Erdogan threatens further escalation of hostilities before Moscow meeting
President Erdogan’s remarks cast doubt on durability of ceasefire with Russia
Agreement between Russia and Turkey establishes ‘security corridor’ in Syrian province
Pessimism abounds in war-ravaged towns and villages after ‘killer ceasefire’ agreement
Ankara condemns ‘heinous attack’ after deadly clash with Syria
Greece and Bulgaria increase security as Ankara looks for EU support in Syria
Turkish leader’s warning comes amid accusations of shootings at refugees on Greek border
Syrian province gripped by escalating clashes as Damascus seeks to regain control
Tensions over Syria, Libya and gas strain alliance between Ankara and Moscow
New details emerge of the former Nissan chairman’s dramatic escape from Tokyo
Killing of 33 Turkish troops marks worst day since start of civil war on its border
Killing of Turkish soldiers by Assad regime adds to tensions between Moscow and Ankara
Turkey fears new wave of refugees may be forced towards its border
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