Lebanon
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Beirut blast: India sends medical, food supplies to Lebanon
World | Aug 14, 2020, 08:09 PM ISTIndia on Friday handed over to Lebanon 58 metric tonnes of emergency humanitarian aid, including crucial medical and food supplies, in the wake of the deadly explosion that ravaged the Lebanese capital of Beirut last week.
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Lebanese president vows full probe into Beirut blasts
World | Aug 12, 2020, 10:49 PM ISTLebanese President Michel Aoun vowed to continue investigations into the explosions that rocked Beirut on August 4, killing 171 people and wounding around 6,000 others.
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Lebanese Cabinet resigns days after Beirut blast that killed over 200
World | Aug 10, 2020, 08:23 PM ISTLebanese health minister says the Cabinet has resigned over Beirut’s deadly explosion last week.
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Beirut explosion impact: 740 tonnes of Ammonium Nitrate being moved from Chennai to Hyderabad
India | Aug 09, 2020, 08:46 PM ISTTaking action after Lebanon's Beirut deadly explosions that devastated the city killing hundreds and injuring thousands of people, Ammonium Nitrate weighing 740 tonnes stored in 37 containers at a container freight station (CFS) is now being moved to Hyderabad in a phased manner.
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Containers of ammonium nitrate being shifted from Chennai
News | Aug 09, 2020, 07:47 PM ISTOver 690 tonnes of ammonium nitrate containers placed at Chennai Manali Sattva container freight station are now in spotlight after the massive explosion in Lebanon's capital Beirut earlier this week.
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Watch: 690 tons of Amonium Nitrate containers placed in Chennai
News | Aug 08, 2020, 08:16 PM IST690 tons of Amonium Nitrate containers placed in Chennai Manali Sattva container freight station where Chennai customs placed the seized.
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Beirut blast caused by 2,750 tonnes of Ammonium Nitrate explosion
World | Aug 05, 2020, 12:03 PM ISTThe monstrous blast that took place in the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Tuesday has already killed over 100 people while thousands stand missing/injured. Lebanon Prime Minister Hassan Diab has claimed that the blast was caused by an explosion of caused by 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate.
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On camera: Beirut second explosion as seen from car driving on road next to port
World | Aug 05, 2020, 12:08 PM ISTAt least 70 people have been killed and around 2,500 wounded in two huge explosions that rocked Lebanese capital Beirut. A video has surfaced showing the intensity of second explosion that shook the city.
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Over 70 killed in Beirut blast, PM Hassan Diab says guilty 'will pay price'
News | Aug 05, 2020, 10:13 AM ISTAt least 73 people were killed and 3,700 injured following a powerful explosion that ripped through Lebanon's capital Beirut on August 04, local media reported.
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2 major explosions kill 10, injure several in Lebanon capital Beirut; scary visuals emerge
World | Aug 04, 2020, 11:44 PM ISTTwo major explosions rocked Lebanese capital Beirut on Tuesday. At least 10 people were reported dead in the explosions, local security and medical sources told Reuters.
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Lebanon police fire tear gas at protesters amid Beirut riots
World | Jan 18, 2020, 11:38 PM ISTRiot police fired tear gas and sprayed water cannon near parliament in Lebanon's capital Saturday to disperse thousands of protesters after riots broke out during a march against the ruling elite amid a severe economic crisis.
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35 injured in Lebanon protests
World | Jan 16, 2020, 10:46 AM ISTAt least 35 people were injured in clashes between protesters and the army in the Lebanese capital of Beirut.
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On bail, ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn does a Vijay Mallya, escapes to Lebanon
World | Dec 31, 2019, 01:46 PM ISTNissan’s former Chairman Carlos Ghosn has escaped to Lebanon amid financial misconduct allegations during his tenure leading the automaker, akin to India's liquor baron Vijay Mallya.
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Lebanon newspaper goes blank to protest political crisis
World | Oct 11, 2018, 08:35 PM ISTDespite more than five months of wrangling, premier-designate Saad Hariri has been unable to form a new government, putting a precious USD 11-billion aid package at risk.
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Lebanese PM Saad Hariri puts resignation on hold after meeting President
World | Nov 22, 2017, 04:41 PM ISTAccording to conciliatory comments from the Presidential Palace on Wednesday, Hariri said that he is putting Lebanon’s interest first and is looking forward to a “real partnership” with Michel Aoun.
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PM Saad Hariri returns to Lebanon, holds private meeting with President Michel Aoun
World | Nov 22, 2017, 03:25 PM ISTLebanese presidency said that meeting was also attended by Parliament speaker. The meeting comes during national celebrations of Independence Day.
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Lebanese PM Saad Hariri says he will be in Beirut within days
World | Nov 19, 2017, 04:16 PM ISTPM Saad Hariri and his family met Saturday with French President Emmanuel Macron, who invited the Lebanese leader to Paris to dispel fears that he was being held in Saudi Arabia against his will.
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'Will take part in I-Day celebrations in Beirut next week’: Lebanese PM tells President over phone
World | Nov 18, 2017, 05:09 PM ISTLebanese media said that Hariri’s younger children are still in Saudi Arabia where they are attending school. Hariri’s older son, Hussam, studies in Britain.
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Lebanese PM Saad Hariri arrives in France, says he wasn’t Saudi prisoner
World | Nov 18, 2017, 03:37 PM ISTA French diplomat confirmed Saad Hariri’s arrival but would not comment on his plans beyond meeting President Macron. It’s unclear when Hariri might return to Lebanon.
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France says Lebanese PM Saad Hariri accepts invitation, will come within days
World | Nov 16, 2017, 04:04 PM ISTAn official in President Emmanuel Macron’s office said Hariri is expected in France in the coming days. The official was not authorized to be publicly named.