Joy of Ramadan sapped by destruction of Middle East war

The celebrations that usually accompany the holy fasting month have been spoiled by bombing, displacement and cash shortages, all soundtracked by the frequent wail of air raid sirens. Last week, Zainab El Masry, 40, of Lebanon, was preparing lentil soup and fattoush salad for iftar, the fast-breaking meal taken at sunset, with her family. Now, after fleeing her home under Israeli bombardment, Masry was sleeping with her husband and their children on the grimy pavement of a Beirut square. Israel...