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  Containers of ammonium nitrate being shifted from Chennai

  News | August 09, 2020 19:47 IST

  Over 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 | August 08, 2020 20:16 IST

  690 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 | August 05, 2020 12:03 IST

  The 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 | August 05, 2020 12:08 IST

  At 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 | August 05, 2020 10:13 IST

  At 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 | August 04, 2020 23:44 IST

  Two 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 | January 18, 2020 23:38 IST

  Riot 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 | January 16, 2020 10:46 IST

  At 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 | December 31, 2019 13:46 IST

  Nissan’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 | October 11, 2018 20:35 IST

  Despite 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 | November 22, 2017 16:41 IST

  According 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 | November 22, 2017 15:25 IST

  Lebanese 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 | November 19, 2017 16:16 IST

  PM 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 | November 18, 2017 17:09 IST

  Lebanese 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 | November 18, 2017 15:37 IST

  A 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 | November 16, 2017 16:04 IST

  An 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.

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  Saudi should clarify why PM Saad Hariri hasn’t returned home, demands Lebanese President

  World | November 11, 2017 18:04 IST

  Lebanese officials have insisted on the return home of Hariri from Saudi Arabia amid rumors he is being held against his will.

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  Top Lebanese Hezbollah military commander killed in explosion in Syria

  World | May 13, 2016 13:18 IST

  Hezbollah's top military commander supervising military operations in Syria, Mustafa Badreddine, has been killed in an explosion in Damascus, the terrorist group said on Friday.

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  Syrian TV: Two Blasts in the city of Homs; 32 killed, 29 wounded

  World | February 21, 2016 17:26 IST

  Beirut: Two blasts in the central Syrian city of Homs killed at least 32 people and wounded 29 Sunday in the latest wave of violence to hit the city in recent weeks, state TV said.The television

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  Twin suicide blasts in Beirut's Shiite suburb kill 43

  World | November 13, 2015 7:07 IST

  Beirut: Twin suicide bombings struck a southern Beirut suburb that's a stronghold of the militant Shiite Hezbollah group on Thursday evening, killing at least 43 people and wounding scores more in one of the deadliest