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Beirut explosion: death toll rises to 137 as army takes control of site

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Volunteers help clean up damaged streets as officials begin blame game over ammonium nitrate storageWhat we know so farBeirut explosion: anger at officials grows after missed warningsThe death toll from a massive blast at Beirut’s port has risen again to 137, as the Lebanese army took control of the site on the first day of a two-week state of emergency.The new casualty figures on Thursday morning include at least 5,000 injured and a health ministry spokesman said dozens were still missing. “This toll is not final,” he said. Continue reading...

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U.S. Contractor Knew of Explosive Material in Beirut Since at Least 2016

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