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Beirut's accidental cargo: How an unscheduled port visit led to deadliest peace-time explosion

The chemicals that went up in flames in Beirut's deadliest peace-time explosion arrived in the Lebanese capital seven years ago on a leaky Russian-leased cargo ship that, according to its captain, should never have stopped there.

Aug 7, 2020

Bride Israa Seblani poses for a picture with her husband Ahmad Subeih in the same place where they were taking their wedding photos yesterday at the moment of the explosion that occurred at Beirut's port area, in Beirut, Lebanon August 5, 2020. REUTERS/Ya

Lebanese bride happy to be alive after blast cuts short wedding video

The dramatic footage captured the moment when a massive explosion rocked the Lebanese capital on Tuesday, killing 135 people and injuring more than 5,000.

Aug 6, 2020

Hiroshima marks 75th anniversary of world's first atomic bombing

Hiroshima on Thursday marked the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing on the Japanese city of by the US during the Second World War, with its Mayor urging the international community to unite against serious threats to humanity.

Aug 6, 2020

Beirut explosion: What is ammonium nitrate that caused the deadly blast in Lebanon

Lebanese PM has blamed over 2,700 metric tonnes of ammonium nitrate which was in lying in a warehouse for six years at the city port, for the Beirut explosion in which 135 people have been killed and more than 5000 injured.

Aug 6, 2020

Pakistan: 30 injured in grenade attack at Kashmir rally in Karachi

At least 30 people were injured in a grenade attack on a rally in Karachi on Wednesday, as Pakistan marked the first anniversary of India's revocation of Kashmir's semi-autonomy.

Aug 6, 2020

After Beirut blast, massive fire engulfs Ajman market; forms thick smoke cloud

Firefighters were rushed to the scene and managed to diffuse the fire in three hours.

Aug 6, 2020

Street dog millionaire: Meet Hyundai Brazil's employee of the year

'Tucson Prime the dog' is the latest addition at a Hyundai Showroom in the South American nation.

Aug 5, 2020

Beirut evacuation ordered; dangerous toxic chemicals in air suspected

The authorities have confirmed that the blast was caused by around 2,700 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored at the city's cargo port.

Aug 5, 2020

After Beirut blast, Lebanon has enough grain for less than a month: Minister

Lebanon's main grain silo at Beirut port was destroyed in a blast along with the wheat inside, leaving the nation with less than a month's reserves of the grain although other vessels with supplies are on the way, the economy minister said on Wednesday

Aug 5, 2020

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Beirut's accidental cargo: How an unscheduled port visit led to deadliest peace-time explosion

Lebanese bride happy to be alive after blast cuts short wedding video

Hiroshima marks 75th anniversary of world's first atomic bombing

Beirut explosion: What is ammonium nitrate that caused the deadly blast in Lebanon

Pakistan: 30 injured in grenade attack at Kashmir rally in Karachi

After Beirut blast, massive fire engulfs Ajman market; forms thick smoke cloud

Street dog millionaire: Meet Hyundai Brazil's employee of the year

Beirut evacuation ordered; dangerous toxic chemicals in air suspected

After Beirut blast, Lebanon has enough grain for less than a month: Minister

Fact Check: No, it wasn't MOAB or nuclear blast in Beirut

How Beirut bride's happiest day turned disaster; blast amid wedding photoshoot

Juvenile games of Pakistan continue; renames Kashmir Highway to Srinagar Highway

Mass jailbreak in Afghanistan as IS fighters battle Afghan forces

Brazilian Prez Bolsonaro says he takes antibiotics for infection

Happy Birthday JK Rowling: Some facts, inspiring quotes by the Harry Potter author

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh