says that collective farming is exacerbating food shortages. lebanese troops attempting to on blocked roads have scuffled with demonstrators there were reports of minor injuries if the 7th day of protests in the country rest was 1st sparked by a proposed tax on messaging services such as what but now the entire political class is under attack for corruption and mismanagement. tunisia s new president has been sworn in its side vowed to fight corruption and protect freedoms and women s rights in his inauguration speech syed a conservative law professor had a landslide victory in the country s 2nd free presidential elections since the arab spring. just 2 lanes are planning more rallies and a general strike despite economic reforms announced by president piñera in a bid to quell days of unrest at least 18 people have died since the demonstrations