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“Lebanon government [DISBANDS] in wake of Beirut explosion”

Posted on August 11, 2020 by gachiyellow

“Lebanon’s besieged government has fallen, one week after a cataclysmic explosion destroyed Beirut port, with the country’s prime minister, Hassan Diab, claiming the disaster was the result of endemic corruption. Diab announced the resignation of the government after more than … Continue reading →

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“Shock turns to anger following fatal blast in Beirut”

Posted on August 10, 2020 by gachiyellow

“An estimated 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate, a fertilizer and bombmaking ingredient, has been identified as the immediate cause of the blast that engulfed the city on Tuesday, killing at least 135 people, injuring more than 3,000 and leaving more … Continue reading →

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“Smoke and violence in Beirut as Lebanese protests continue…”

Posted on January 23, 2020 by gachiyellow

“The streets of Beirut filled with smoke and echoed with shots, as demonstrators faced off against riot police in the Lebanese capital. The formation of a new government has failed to quell public anger… Protesters continued to throng the streets … Continue reading →

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Massive Protest: “dozens injured in street battles… Beirut”

Posted on December 16, 2019 by gachiyellow

“Dozens of people were injured and hospitalized in Beirut during street battles between thousands of anti-government protesters and armed police amid a worsening political and economic crisis in Lebanon. Protesters hurled debris, bottles and fireworks while police used tear gas, … Continue reading →

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