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# beirut explosion

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Six killed and dozens injured following clashes in Beirut

Gunfire broke out at a protest against the judge investigating last year’s blast at the city’s port.

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Oct 14th 2021, 7:14 PM

Beirut blast: 'I heard BOOM as a pink mushroom cloud spread above me, eating the city alive'

Tania Khalil was in Beirut when the blast happened on 4 August.

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Aug 29th 2020, 7:30 AM

The entire Lebanese government has resigned over last week's massive explosion

The cabinet has been under increasing pressure after several ministers quit or expressed their intention to step down in recent days.

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Aug 10th 2020, 5:58 PM