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Zarif in Beirut to talk explosion aftermath, Iran aid
Aug 14, 2020 01:18Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has traveled to Lebanon to address the developments that have followed the recent hugely deadly explosion in the capital Beirut and Iran’s ongoing provision of assistance to the disaster-hit nation.
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Lebanon says its own Judiciary can handle probe into Beirut blast
Aug 13, 2020 02:48Lebanon’s caretaker justice minister has dismissed calls for an international investigation into the recent deadly explosion in Beirut, saying the country’s judiciary can handle the probe itself.
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Three Israeli tanks cross border fence to enter Lebanese territory
Aug 11, 2020 11:42Three Israeli battle tanks have encroached upon a technical fence that separates Lebanon from the occupied territories amid tensions between the Tel Aviv regime and Hezbollah resistance movement, whose member was martyred in an Israeli airstrike in Syria last month.
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Lebanon’s PM Diab announces government's resignation amid popular outrage over Beirut blast
Aug 11, 2020 01:16Lebanon’s Prime Minister Hassan Diab has announced resignation of his government following a similar move by several ministers, and amid angry protests in the country that followed the devastating blast of August 4 in the Beirut port.
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Iran advises against politicization of Lebanon tragedy
Aug 10, 2020 06:58Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the tragic explosion that recently shook Beirut and its aftermath should not be used by any party as a means of political exploitation.
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President Rouhani hails world solidarity with Lebanon after Beirut blast
Aug 10, 2020 04:16President Hassan Rouhani commended global sympathy and solidarity with the people of Lebanon in the wake of last week’s deadly blast in Beirut.
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Lebanon ministers: Cabinet will stay to resolve crisis
Aug 10, 2020 03:40Two key Lebanese ministers insist that the cabinet of Prime Minister Hassan Diab will remain in office to resolve the situation in the aftermath of a huge explosion that hit Beirut Port.
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Macron repeats colonial tone, asks for political, economic reforms in Lebanon
Aug 10, 2020 01:39French President Emmanuel Macron has repeated his provocative colonial tone, calling for political and economic reforms in Lebanon, where a colossal blast rocked its capital Beirut last week, killing nearly 160 people and injuring thousands more.
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Clashes between Lebanese security forces, protesters continue for 2nd day
Aug 10, 2020 01:32Clashes have erupted for the second day between Lebanese security forces and protesters angry at the government in the wake of the devastating explosion of August 4 in Beirut.
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Lebanese information minister resigns amid pressure on government
Aug 09, 2020 08:49Lebanon's Information Minister Manal Abdel Samad has stepped down from her position, citing the failure of the government to carry out reforms and the recent deadly explosion in the capital Beirut.