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Following Lebanon’s explosion, Egypt gets rid of all hazardous materials at ports
Egypt
August 17, 2020
Following Lebanon’s explosion, Egypt gets rid of all hazardous materials at ports
Egypt’s government has reviewed the storage of hazardous materials at the country’s ports following the massive Beirut explosion, Finance Minister…
World Bank says ready to mobilize financing for Lebanon blast recovery
Middle East
August 6, 2020
World Bank says ready to mobilize financing for Lebanon blast recovery
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The World Bank Group said on Wednesday it stands ready to assess Lebanon’s damage and needs after…
In a horrific instant, a burst of power that ravaged Beirut
Middle East
August 6, 2020
In a horrific instant, a burst of power that ravaged Beirut
BEIRUT (AP) — As black smoke billowed into the sky, Shiva Karout stepped out of his gym with his colleagues…
After blast, Lebanon has less than a month’s grain reserves
Middle East
August 5, 2020
After blast, Lebanon has less than a month’s grain reserves
BEIRUT/DUBAI (Reuters) — Lebanon’s main grain silo at Beirut port was destroyed in a blast, leaving the nation with less…
A shattered Beirut emerges from the rubble stunned, wounded
Middle East
August 5, 2020
A shattered Beirut emerges from the rubble stunned, wounded
BEIRUT (AP) — Residents of Beirut — stunned, sleepless and stoic — emerged Wednesday from the aftermath of a catastrophic…
Video: Moving scenes from Beirut explosion circulate on social media
Middle East
August 5, 2020
Video: Moving scenes from Beirut explosion circulate on social media
Lebanon witnessed a great tragedy on Tuesday evening, as a massive warehouse explosion rocked the Lebanese capital, resulting in more…
Egypt’s Sisi sends two airplanes of medical aid to Lebanon
Egypt
August 5, 2020
Egypt’s Sisi sends two airplanes of medical aid to Lebanon
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered Egyptian authorities to dispatch two airplanes loaded with medical aid to Beirut as soon…
Egyptian Field Hospital begins treating victims of Beirut explosion
Egypt
August 5, 2020
Egyptian Field Hospital begins treating victims of Beirut explosion
The Egyptian Field Hospital in Lebanon has begun treating those injured in the Beirut port explosion that occurred on Tuesday…
Egyptian Embassy mourns death of two Egyptians in Beirut explosion
Egypt
August 5, 2020
Egyptian Embassy mourns death of two Egyptians in Beirut explosion
The Egyptian Embassy in Lebanon expressed its sorrow at the death of two Egyptian citizens in a huge explosion that…
Turkish aid group helps Beirut victims, Ankara offers field hospital
Middle East
August 5, 2020
Turkish aid group helps Beirut victims, Ankara offers field hospital
ISTANBUL (Reuters) — Turkey’s Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) is among those searching for survivors in Beirut after a massive blast…