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178 killed in Beirut explosion, 30 still missing: UN

Aug 14, 2020

BEIRUT: The death toll from last week’s massive explosion in Lebanon’s capital has risen to nearly 180, with an estimated 6,000 people injured and at least 30 missing, the United Nations said Friday. The explosion has affected operations at six hospitals, up from an initial three, and damaged more than 20 clinics in the parts of Beirut ...

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Donors pledge 253 mln euros in emergency aid for Lebanon after blast

Aug 10, 2020

Macron says emergency aid must come quickly Aug 4 port blast killed 158 people, more than 6,000 hurt Explosion puts pressure on heavily indebted economy Many Lebanese blame a corrupt political elite FORT BREGANCON: An emergency donor conference on Sunday for blast-stricken Lebanon raised pledges worth nearly 253 million euros ($298 million) for ...

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Lebanon’s Kataeb Party says its three MPs resigning from parliament in wake of Beirut blast

Aug 8, 2020

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Kataeb Party, a Christian group which opposes the government backed by the Iran-aligned Hezbollah, announced on Saturday the resignation of its three lawmakers from parliament. The announcement by party leader Samy Gemayel brings to five the number of MPs planning to step down in the wake of the catastrophic explosion at th...

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Arab League says ready to mobilise Arab efforts to help Lebanon; Turkey ready to rebuild port

Aug 8, 2020

BEIRUT: Arab League Chief Ahmed Aboul Gheit said on Saturday he would seek to mobilise Arab efforts to provide support to Lebanon after this week’s catastrophic explosion in Beirut destroyed parts of the capital. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with Lebanese President Michel Aoun, he also said the Cairo-based league of Arab states was ...

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Rescuers in Lebanon recover more bodies days after blast

Aug 7, 2020

BEIRUT: Rescue teams were still searching the rubble of Beirut’s port for bodies on Friday, nearly three days after a massive explosion sent a wave of destruction through Lebanon’s capital, killing nearly 150 people and wounding thousands. At least four more bodies have been recovered in the last 24 hours, and authorities say the death ...

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Countries rally round Lebanon after Beirut blast

Aug 7, 2020

Countries and international organisations have lined up to help Lebanon after a massive warehouse explosion sent a blast wave across Beirut, killing at least 145 people and injuring nearly 5,000. Below are details of some of the international assistance offered. BANGLADESH – Emergency food, medical supplies and a medical team. BRITAIN –...

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Lebanon mourns victims of devastating blast, searches for missing

Aug 6, 2020

French president due to visit Beirut on Thursday Dozens still missing after Tuesday’s huge blast Officials start counting enormous cost of explosion World Bank says working to mobilise financial support BEIRUT: Lebanon mourned on Thursday the victims of the most powerful blast to hit the country that was already being crushed by an economic...

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