Beirut blast leaves extensive damage
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Beirut blast leaves extensive damage ahead of Hariri verdict

A large blast has devastated a large part of the Lebanese city of Beirut, two days ahead of the verdict in a trial over the killing of ex-PM Rafik Hariri in 2005.

Footage shows plumes of smoke and people injured from the explosion, with unconfirmed reports of a second blast at the Hariri residence in the city.

  • 04 Aug 2020
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