Beirut, Lebanon Lebanon’s parliament has approved a state of emergency that loses sweeping powers to the army, with the exceptional circumstances in the country indicated after a massive explosion in Beirut last week. The cabinet had declared a two-week state of emergency on August 5, the day after the Beirut …
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Beirut, Lebanon The carpenter of the Lebanese Ministry of Justice, Marie-Claude Najem, says that there is enough reason to distrust the judicial power of Lebanon, but last week’s explosion of Beirut is an “opportunity” for this vital institution to earn public trust by holding those responsible accountable. Many have questioned …
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The port of Beirut has resumed some operations to secure goods for local markets, just a week after a catastrophic explosion that has sparked popular outrage and ended political upheaval in Lebanon. The powerful explosion on August 4 shook the Lebanese capital and its surroundings after 2,750 tons of ammonium …
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) says it is working to verify reports that at least 34 refugees have been killed among about 200 people in a massive port explosion that devastated a Lebanese capital city in a week. The UNHCR said in a statement on Tuesday that …
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The man who shot the infamous video of the horrific explosion that shook Beirut said he was afraid he would die on the spot after it shook when his shock wave hit his coffee pot and knocked him off his balcony to his apartment, according to a report. Abdallah Rashidi, …
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