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Adam Elrashidy presents top news headlines, starting with international news. Protests in Belarus continue against President Lukashenko's re-election, with 6000 arrests reported. The US and EU have condemned the election, and EU officials will discuss relations with Belarus. In Lebanon, parliament meets after the Beirut explosion, which led to government resignation. International aid is conditional on reforms. The US Labor Department's report is expected to show a million new jobless claims, with potential signs of economic recovery despite pandemic challenges.

What sparked the recent protests in Belarus?

• A new tax law

• President Lukashenko's sixth term

• A trade agreement

• A natural disaster

Which international bodies have criticized the Belarus election?

• The World Bank and IMF

• The African Union and ASEAN

• The US and the EU

• NATO and the UN

What event led to the Lebanese government's resignation?

• A financial crisis

• A deadly explosion in Beirut

• A military coup

• An election scandal

What condition has been set for international aid to Lebanon?

• Reduction in military spending

• Resolution of issues related to mismanagement

• Implementation of a new tax system

• Signing a peace treaty

What is the expected outcome of the US Labor Department's report?

• A new trade agreement

• An increase in GDP

• A decrease in unemployment claims

• A rise in inflation