Demonstrators protest against deteriorating economic conditions in Lebanon

Protesters hold Lebanese flags and banners during a demonstration in Beirut, Lebanon, Dec. 23, 2018. Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Beirut on Sunday to protest against deteriorating economic conditions. Lebanon has been struggling to form a government since Saad Hariri was designated as prime minister in May, with deep differences among parties over their representation in the new government. (Xinhua/Bilal Jawich)