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Tear gas, clashes in Beirut amid fury over massive blast

Security forces fired tear gas and clashed with stone-throwing demonstrators Saturday in Lebanon's capital amid mounting fury over the massive explosion that devastated much of the city and killed nearly 160 people. Dozens were still missing and around 5,000 people injured. Activists...

Beirut blast: Death toll rises to 154; 6,000 injured

The death toll from a huge blast in Lebanon rose to 154, the country’s health minister confirmed Friday. Hamad Hasan told state-run National News Agency that thousands were injured Tuesday in the blast at the Port of Beirut and there were many in need of medical treatment. He...

Lebanon appeals for Arab support after explosion

Lebanese President Michel Aoun called on Arab countries on Saturday to support Lebanon in the wake of a massive explosion at the Beirut port.  "Lebanon needs any help in every field, and there is great hope in the brotherly Arab countries," Aoun said in statements following a...