Demonstrators protest against deteriorating economic conditions in Lebanon

Protesters gather in downtown 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)