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Macron says ‘Lebanon is not alone’ as he visits devastated Beirut, gets quickly blasted for hypocrisy

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French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted in solidarity with people of Lebanon following the massive explosion in its capital. It did not go over well and just reminded critics of the troubled history the two countries share. … Read More >Macron says ‘Lebanon is not alone’ as he visits devastated Beirut, gets quickly blasted for hypocrisy

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Iranian FM Zarif Snaps at Google for ‘Glitch’ When Translating Condolences to Lebanese People

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It appears from the video Zarif retweeted that Google Translate changes “condolences” to “congratulations” when Persian speakers want to translate their sympathies for the Lebanese who suffered a massive explosion on Tuesday. … Read More >Iranian FM Zarif Snaps at Google for ‘Glitch’ When Translating Condolences to Lebanese People

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Medicine, Doctors, and More: Russia Sends Five Planes With Humanitarian Assistance to Beirut

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The deadly explosion, which levelled the Lebanese capital’s port and severely damaged nearby areas, left at least 80 people dead and thousands more injured. The city’s hospitals are filled to the brim and countries around the world are rushing to offer their assistance. … Read More >Medicine, Doctors, and More: Russia Sends Five Planes With Humanitarian Assistance to Beirut

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WATCH: Beirut priest and parishioners dodge falling stained glass as church collapses around them (VIDEO)

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Livestream video captured the exact moment a priest and his parishioners were forced to duck and dodge falling debris before fleeing for their lives as their church was consumed by the powerful Beirut port explosion. … Read More >WATCH: Beirut priest and parishioners dodge falling stained glass as church collapses around them (VIDEO)

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Lebanon ARRESTS ALL port officials as images are thought to reveal the poorly stored ammonium nitrate which blew up Beirut

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After a colossal port explosion rocked the capital city of Beirut, the Lebanese government has decided to put all officials who oversaw storage and security there since 2014 under house arrest, until investigations are complete. … Read More >Lebanon ARRESTS ALL port officials as images are thought to reveal the poorly stored ammonium nitrate which blew up Beirut

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Before and after: Russian space agency satellite images capture shocking destruction caused by Beirut explosion

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Never has the trite cliche about a picture painting a thousand words been more true than stunning before-and-after satellite images, snapped by Roscosmos, which capture the utter devastation caused by the Beirut port blast. … Read More >Before and after: Russian space agency satellite images capture shocking destruction caused by Beirut explosion

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The cargo that blew up Beirut: Sailor REVEALS troubled history of doomed ship that brought TONS of explosive fertilizer to Lebanon

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The explosion that devastated Beirut has been linked to a mishandled ammonium nitrate cargo confiscated from a foreign ship. Now a former crew member tells RT the vessel, owned by a dodgy businessman, was a disaster in the making. … Read More >The cargo that blew up Beirut: Sailor REVEALS troubled history of doomed ship that brought TONS of explosive fertilizer to Lebanon