Beirut blast: Tracing the explosives that tore the capital apart

Beirut Blast: Aerial Footage Shows Scale of Destruction

Aerial footage shows the devastating impact of a massive explosion that killed at least 100 people in Lebanon’s capital Beirut. Officials said the huge blast, caused by 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, also injured more than 4,000. It has emerged that the chemical was stored unsafely in a warehouse near the city’s port, where the explosion occurred. Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab has said that “those responsible will pay the price for this disaster.” Authorities are still struggling to establish the full scale of the damage, as rescue efforts continue. Report by Avagninag. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

'Long and dire' economic recovery for Beirut without port, says expert

Dr Julie Norman, a teaching fellow in politics and international relations atUCL, says that the concept of Lebanon rebuilding after Tuesday's disastrousblast without a functioning port in Beirut will make any economic recovery'long and dire'.

Governor breaks down in tears while discussing Beirut blast

Beirut's governor broke down in tears during a TV interview at the scene of amassive explosion that rocked the city on Tuesday. He told how the blastflattened much of the city's port, damaging buildings across the capital. Morethan 100 people were killed and 4,000 injured, officials said. It is unclearwhat caused the blast, which appeared to have been triggered by a fire andstruck with the force of an earthquake.

Govt considers support for Lebanon explosion

Minister Nick Gibb says the government is considering the level of support it will provide to Lebanon following the 'tragic' explosion in Beirut on Tuesday. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn