Dozens killed, thousands wounded in Beirut explosion: Live
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Dozens killed, thousands wounded in Beirut explosion: Live

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Lebanese authorities have said at least 78 people have been killed and some 4,000 wounded in a massive explosion at the port in the capital, Beirut. 22:47 GMT – Trump says explosion ‘looks like a terrible attack’ US President Donald Trump said the huge explosion that shook Beirut appeared to be a “terrible attack.” “We have a very good relationship with the people of Lebanon and we will be there to help. Lives lost – homes destroyed – a tired and hungry population – Aid agencies reported 500,000 children going hungry in Beirut area alone – and then this … #Beirut – months ago people asked for a new leadership they faced a militarized state https://t.co/0Xfnv3HDah — Zeina Khodr August 4, 2020 21:11 GMT – ‘Unacceptable’ 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored without safety measures: Aoun Aoun said that it is “unacceptable” that 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate were stored in a warehouse for six years without safety measures, according to statements published on the presidency’s Twitter account. 19:35 GMT – Lebanon PM says those responsible for Beirut explosion will pay the price Lebanon’s Prime Minister Hassan Diab has said that those responsible for an explosion at a “dangerous” warehouse in Beirut port area that rocked the capital would pay the price. 16:50 GMT – Hundreds of people wounded: health minister Hundreds of people have been wounded in a huge explosion that ripped through Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, Hamad Hassan, the country’s health minister, told Al Jazeera.

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