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BEIRUT (AFP) - Puppet shows, political parodies, ridiculing politicians -- in a Lebanon faced with bombings, violent clashes, and political conflicts, it's better to laugh than cry. In a country where almost every major political party has its own television station, comedy shows satirising the political culture flood the small screen, with some stations airing three shows a day. The constant bickering and nervous tics of the country's top political leaders provide comedians with a wealth of material to help relieve the frustrations caused by Lebanon's often slow-moving political processes. "It's better to die laughing than to die altogether," said Lebanese comedian Andre Jadaa, who with partner Pierre Shammassian and their troupe of singers has performed musical theatrical shows for many years. "In 25 years, our troupe has... [read full story]
