Middle East
Lebanese clear blast rubble from roads around cratered port
August 6, 2020
Lebanese clear blast rubble from roads around cratered port
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese army bulldozers plowed through wreckage to reopen roads around Beirut’s demolished port Thursday, a day after…
World Bank says ready to mobilize financing for Lebanon blast recovery
August 6, 2020
World Bank says ready to mobilize financing for Lebanon blast recovery
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The World Bank Group said on Wednesday it stands ready to assess Lebanon’s damage and needs after…
In a horrific instant, a burst of power that ravaged Beirut
August 6, 2020
In a horrific instant, a burst of power that ravaged Beirut
BEIRUT (AP) — As black smoke billowed into the sky, Shiva Karout stepped out of his gym with his colleagues…
After blast, Lebanon has less than a month’s grain reserves
August 5, 2020
After blast, Lebanon has less than a month’s grain reserves
BEIRUT/DUBAI (Reuters) — Lebanon’s main grain silo at Beirut port was destroyed in a blast, leaving the nation with less…
A shattered Beirut emerges from the rubble stunned, wounded
August 5, 2020
A shattered Beirut emerges from the rubble stunned, wounded
BEIRUT (AP) — Residents of Beirut — stunned, sleepless and stoic — emerged Wednesday from the aftermath of a catastrophic…
Video: Moving scenes from Beirut explosion circulate on social media
August 5, 2020
Video: Moving scenes from Beirut explosion circulate on social media
Lebanon witnessed a great tragedy on Tuesday evening, as a massive warehouse explosion rocked the Lebanese capital, resulting in more…
Turkish aid group helps Beirut victims, Ankara offers field hospital
August 5, 2020
Turkish aid group helps Beirut victims, Ankara offers field hospital
ISTANBUL (Reuters) — Turkey’s Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) is among those searching for survivors in Beirut after a massive blast…
Fireworks, ammonium nitrate likely fueled Beirut explosion
August 5, 2020
Fireworks, ammonium nitrate likely fueled Beirut explosion
Fireworks and ammonium nitrate appear to have been the fuel that ignited a massive explosion that rocked the Lebanese capital…
Iran offers to treat people injured in Beirut blast
August 5, 2020
Iran offers to treat people injured in Beirut blast
DUBAI (Reuters) — Iran’s president offered on Wednesday to send medical aid to Lebanon and treat people injured in the…
Lebanese confront devastation after massive Beirut explosion
August 5, 2020
Lebanese confront devastation after massive Beirut explosion
BEIRUT (AP) — Residents of Beirut awoke to a scene of utter devastation on Wednesday, a day after a massive…