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Lebanese clear blast rubble from roads around cratered port

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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