Tag: Explosion

Categories USA

1 killed, several injured as ‘major gas explosion’ obliterates three Baltimore homes (PHOTOS)

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A huge gas explosion has reduced three row houses to rubble in Baltimore, Maryland, killing one resident and injuring several others, the city’s fire department has said. At least five people remain trapped in the debris. … Read More >1 killed, several injured as ‘major gas explosion’ obliterates three Baltimore homes (PHOTOS)

Categories Middle East

Explosions reported as Iraqi Shiite militia targets US military convoy near Kuwait border – security forces

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An explosion has rocked a convoy carrying US military gear in Iraq near the border with Kuwait, according to Iraqi security services, who say a Shiite militia group is behind the attack. … Read More >Explosions reported as Iraqi Shiite militia targets US military convoy near Kuwait border – security forces

Categories Shows

Beirut blast is nothing short of a nuclear bomb – Lebanese MP Ghassan Moukheiber

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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Lebanese MP Ghassan Moukheiber about the tragic explosion in the Port of Beirut, which was considerably more powerful than the MOAB. He discusses what happened in his personal life in the first few moments of the explosion and his initial reaction … Read More >Beirut blast is nothing short of a nuclear bomb – Lebanese MP Ghassan Moukheiber

Categories Middle East

Police deploy tear gas as Lebanon protesters try to break into parliament building following massive Beirut explosion

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Huge crowds have gathered near Lebanon’s parliament building, blaming the government for the massive ammonium nitrate explosion. Police responded with tear gas after demonstrators threw stones and tried to break the barriers. … Read More >Police deploy tear gas as Lebanon protesters try to break into parliament building following massive Beirut explosion

Categories Middle East

Newly-emerged VIDEO shows how intense the Beirut explosion was, as search for more than 60 missing still underway

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New footage shows the horrifying moment when Lebanon’s capital, Beirut was hit by a devastating shockwave from a deadly explosion at the city’s port. More than 60 people are still believed to be missing. … Read More >Newly-emerged VIDEO shows how intense the Beirut explosion was, as search for more than 60 missing still underway

Categories Middle East

Lebanese PM calls for early parliamentary elections as protests rage following Beirut explosion

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As protests gather steam in Beirut, Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab has called for early elections, saying they are the only way out of the deep political crisis which has worsened following the explosion in the city’s port. … Read More >Lebanese PM calls for early parliamentary elections as protests rage following Beirut explosion

Categories Middle East

Almost 240 people injured, 1 officer killed in Beirut protests amid clashes, reports of fire & police shooting

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Army has been deployed to Beirut downtown to quell protests over the deadly blast earlier this week. At least 238 people were injured and 63 of them hospitalized and police said an officer was killed in the clashes. … Read More >Almost 240 people injured, 1 officer killed in Beirut protests amid clashes, reports of fire & police shooting

Categories Middle East

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)