Beirut Blast Cause
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Victims seek justice as Lebanon marks 1 year since fatal Beirut explosionThe anniversary comes amid an unprecedented economic and financial meltdown, and a political stalemate that has kept the country without a functioning government for a full year.WorldAug 4, 2021
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Multiple Lebanese officials ‘criminally negligent’ for Beirut blast: Human Rights WatchHuman Rights Watch is calling for a U.N. investigation into the explosion, which was caused by the chemicals stored unsafely at the port for years and killed more than 200 people.WorldAug 3, 2021
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Lebanon’s prime minister among those charged with negligence in Beirut explosionThe four charged are the most senior individuals to be indicted so far in the investigation, which is being conducted in secrecy.WorldDec 10, 2020
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Ottawa to waive some immigration fees for Lebanese-Canadians and familyThe Immigration Department also says it will rush travel documents for Canadian citizens in Lebanon and prioritize applications for non-citizens if they're related to Canadians and live in the areas damaged by the massive detonations in the port on Aug. 4.CanadaSep 4, 2020
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U.S. calls for reform in Lebanon, says there can be no ‘bailout’A team of FBI investigators is due to arrive in Lebanon this weekend to take part in the probe of Beirut's massive explosion, a senior U.S official said on Saturday after visiting the location of the blast.WorldAug 15, 2020
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Lebanese have little hope investigation into explosion will bring answersIran and Turkey lashed out at their regional rival the United Arab Emirates on Friday over its decision to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel, accusing it of betraying the Palestinian cause, even as much of the international community welcomed the move.WorldAug 14, 2020
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‘Any noise makes him jump’: Children in Beirut battle trauma after deadly explosionThe massive explosion of nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate in Beirut's port killed more than 170 people, injured about 6,000 others and caused widespread damage.WorldAug 12, 2020
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Ex-porn star Mia Khalifa’s glasses fetch over $100K for Lebanon reliefThe Lebanese-American personality is auctioning off her glasses for charity on eBay, where bidding quickly surpassed US$100,000.TrendingAug 11, 2020
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Canada adds $25M more to Lebanon aid after deadly Beirut blast for $30M totalThe government has also increased the limit for the Lebanon Matching Fund to $5 million, and urged Canadians to continue donating.WorldAug 10, 2020
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Canada will support independent investigation into what caused the Beirut explosion, minister says'Canada also supports an independent investigation to understand what happened and how we can ensure a tragedy like this never happens again,' Karina Gould tweeted on Sunday.CanadaAug 9, 2020
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