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  "id": 14998904,
  "title": "Exclusive-Trump move to restart direct US flights with Lebanon hits roadblock",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/exclusive-trump-move-to-restart-direct-us-flights-with-lebanon-hits",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T16:46:29.000Z",
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    "name": "Al-Monitor",
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    "url": "https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/10/exclusive-trump-move-restart-direct-us-flights-lebanon-hits-roadblock"
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  "summary": "By Allison Lampert and David Shepardson Oct 16 (Reuters) - The United Nations aviation agency has found Lebanon's main airport lacks valid certification, according to a report summary seen by Reuters, in a setback to US President Donald Trump's move to revive direct US-Beirut flights. Trump made the announcement in July and signed an order last month for the US government to allow direct flights…",
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        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Exclusive-Trump move to restart direct US flights with Lebanon hits roadblock",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/exclusive-trump-move-to-restart-direct-us-flights-with-lebanon-hits-15032857",
        "published": "2026-10-16T19:30:20.000Z"
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