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Syrian Currency Hovers Near Record Lows on Black Market

Edward Yeranian

   CAIRO - Sanctions and other economic pressures are making the lives of
   ordinary Syrians even more difficult, as the country's national
   currency falls to record lows against the U.S. dollar in black market
   trading this week.

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