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Lanterns launch in Beirut in memory of port blast victims

Lebanese launch lanterns in Beirut's Gemmayzeh neighbourhood during the lighting of a Christmas tree, in memory of the victims of the devastating August explosion at the Port of Beirut. Firefighters stand in…

4 years ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

Lebanon: World leaders demand Beirut reforms at aid conference

The UN and France have said an emergency aid fund will be set up to help Lebanon cope with reconstruction after the Beirut port blast. However, long-term economic support depends on forming…

4 years ago

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Beirut’s fashion designers show creativity in the face of chaos

Lebanese couture is revered around the world for its flamboyance and artistry, with collections destined for clients based in Saudi Arabia, the Emirates and the US. But in recent months, a crippling…

4 years ago

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Beirut explosion: one month on

Friday, September 4, marks one month since a huge blast in Beirut's port ripped through the city, killing more than 190 people, wounding at least 6,500 and leaving nearly 300,000 homeless.…

4 years ago

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After the Beirut blast: The hopes and fears of Lebanon’s youth

After the deadly explosion that hit the port of Beirut on August 4 and destroyed part of the city, amid a backdrop of government negligence, corruption and popular revolt, Lebanon is on…

4 years ago

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Special edition: Could the Beirut blast be one tragedy too many for Lebanon?

Two weeks after massive dual explosions at the port in Beirut killed more than 170 people and destroyed a large part of the Lebanese capital, we bring you this special edition of…

4 years ago

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Lebanon: Beirut protesters and police clash for second day

Lebanese protesters hurled rocks at the police in renewed clashes over the deadly Beirut explosion, which many blame on government's negligence. Footage from the scene showed fire near the country's parliament.…

4 years ago

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Elderly woman finds solace in music amidst destruction

A day after a deadly blast ripped through Beirut, a video of 78-years-old May Melki went viral, showing her playing the piano after returning to her damaged home. AFP met her and…

4 years ago

Entertainment·Music

Lebanon parliament approves Beirut state of emergency, grants military power

Convening for the first time since Beirut's devastating explosion, Lebanese MPs have approved a two-week state of emergency. The law would give extensive power to the military to suppress resurging protests.…

4 years ago

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Lebanese expats in Germany want justice after Beirut deadly blast

Lebanese people in Germany have spent the past week mourning the people killed and injured in the explosion in Beirut on August 4. They do not want to see international aid go…

4 years ago

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The governor of Beirut Marwan Abboud: ‘This is like a genocide against the Lebanese people’

The governor of Beirut, Marwan Abboud, was interviewed by FRANCE 24 Arabic journalist Mirna Jammal. They talked about the destruction, air pollution, President Macron’s visit and how to protect Lebanese cultural heritage.…

4 years ago

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Beirut

Lanterns launch in Beirut in memory of port blast victims

Lebanon: World leaders demand Beirut reforms at aid conference

Beirut’s fashion designers show creativity in the face of chaos

Beirut explosion: one month on

After the Beirut blast: The hopes and fears of Lebanon’s youth

Special edition: Could the Beirut blast be one tragedy too many for Lebanon?

Lebanon: Beirut protesters and police clash for second day

Elderly woman finds solace in music amidst destruction

Lebanon parliament approves Beirut state of emergency, grants military power

Lebanese expats in Germany want justice after Beirut deadly blast

The governor of Beirut Marwan Abboud: ‘This is like a genocide against the Lebanese people’

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