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News Articles: Lebanon

Search and rescue workers sift through damaged buildings Thursday in Beirut after this week's huge explosion at the Lebanese capital's port caused widespread damage.

Beirut Explosion Update: Lebanon Detains 16 People In Inquiry As Anger Mounts

The investigation into the massive blast continues, a Lebanese judge says. The explosion has been traced to an estimated 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse.

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By:
  • Bill Chappell
Beruit's port before (left) and after Tuesday's explosion (right).

Satellite Images Show Aftermath Of Beirut Blast

The massive explosion leveled the city's port and scattered debris across a road thousands of feet away. The blast killed at least 100 people and injured thousands more.

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By:
  • Geoff Brumfiel
An aerial view of Beirut's port one day after a massive explosion rocked the Lebanese capital. Tuesday's blast flattened much of the port and damaged buildings across the city.

'No Words': After Enormous Explosion Rips Beirut, A Search For Answers

In Lebanon's devastated capital, an essential question looms over a stockpile of 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate: Why was it there?

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By:
  • Bill Chappell and
  • Ruth Sherlock