French President Macron announces fundraising conference for Lebanon

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COURTESY BY: https://www.hindustantimes.com/ French President Emmanuel Macron says an international fundraising conference for Lebanon will be held in the next few days after the deadly explosion that devastated Beirut. On a visit to the gutted city, Macron said Thursday that France will organize a conference with European, American and Middle Eastern and other donors to raise money for food, medicine, housing and other urgent aid. He promised a “clear and transparent governance” so that the aid goes directly to the populations and aid groups. Beirut residents blame years of corruption…