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Protests against “Beirut Port” judge result in heavy gunfire

Today, Thursday, Tayouneh and the "Adliya" area in Beirut experienced intense clashes and shooting, in conjunction with protests called by the supporters of Hezbollah and the "Amal Movement", in front of the Palace of Justice against Tariq…

At least 1 killed, several wounded in gunfire near Beirut protest

Gunfire erupts near Hezbollah-led protest calling for the removal of the judge from Beirut blast investigation. Beirut, Lebanon – At least one person has been killed and several others wounded when gunfire erupted near a Hezbollah-led…

Lebanese President: Explosive material found in Beirut port after blast was stored for years

Several tonnes of highly explosive material found at Beirut’s port, just weeks after the same chemical was blamed for causing a massive detonation there, had been in storage for 15 years, the Lebanese president said on Friday. The army…

Iranian FM: We are ready to help Lebanon after deadly Beirut blast

Iran is ready to help Lebanon in any way necessary, tweeted Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif after a deadly explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the great and resilient people of Lebanon. As…

Lebanon : An explosion in Beirut port area causes massive destruction

A huge explosion was heard on Tuesday in the port area of Beirut, clouds of smoke were seen rising in the sky of the capital after the explosion, sources said that two explosions occurred in Ward 12 inside the port of Beirut, which is a…