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Lebanon facing the perfect storm of devastation after Beirut blasts
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Lebanon facing the perfect storm of devastation after Beirut blasts
Description
August 15, 2020
Even before explosions in Lebanon's capital tore a vicious streak of death and destruction through the city - the country was already grappling with a severe economic and political crisis. Now the blasts - combined with the COVID-19 pandemic - and political corruption have created the perfect storm of devastation. Investigative journalist and founder of the news site beirutreport.com Habib Battah joined BC1 from Beirut.
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Lebanon facing the perfect storm of devastation after Beirut blasts08:30 | August 15, 2020
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U.S. Coast Guard launches search after Titanic-bound tourist submarine goes missing01:45 | June 19, 2023
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B.C. woman shares story behind viral encounter with giant octopus01:10 | January 2, 2023
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Canadian music legend Ian Tyson dead at 8900:30 | December 29, 2022
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Burnaby RCMP officer killed in the line of duty02:41 | October 18, 2022
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Premier John Horgan on importance of competition for former soldiers02:35 | May 24, 2022
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Trudeau announces $15M in federal funding for 2025 Invictus Games03:30 | May 24, 2022
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One-on-one with Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau13:01 | September 13, 2021
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One-on-one with NDP leader Jagmeet Singh08:40 | August 18, 2021
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Will Albertans boycott B.C. this summer over pipeline debate?01:16 | June 28, 2019
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‘We can and should be partners in prosperity’: Kenney on Alberta’s relationship with B.C.00:51 | June 28, 2019
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Horgan says Trans Mountain pipeline ‘feud’ not with Albertans01:01 | June 28, 2019
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Focus BC: Federal role in stopping money laundering00:48 | June 14, 2019
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Museum of Anthropology exhibit of puppets from around the world02:57 | June 7, 2019
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Timeline of money laundering in B.C. casinos04:33 | March 1, 2019
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Ujjal Dosanjh weighs in on Jody Wilson-Raybould controversy01:01 | March 1, 2019
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Two extradited in Sidhu honour killing02:32 | January 24, 2019
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Possible Chinese retaliation to Huawei CFO’s arrest05:47 | December 7, 2018
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Huge media presence outside Vancouver Supreme Court for Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou01:27 | December 7, 2018
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‘I’m not a victim’: Larry Gifford describes living with Parkinson’s Disease04:22 | April 11, 2018
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B.C. couple celebrates 50th anniversary at Walmart parking lot amidst wildfires03:44 | July 9, 2017
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171 wildfires burning across British Columbia: Fire official05:43 | July 8, 2017
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Thousands of people evacuated due to wildfires: Cariboo official01:36 | July 8, 2017
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The London Bridge attacks and the evolution of terrorism08:56 | June 5, 2017
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Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris severely injured at Whistler05:22 | March 27, 2017
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Trump Inauguration: Breaking down Trump’s speech04:53 | January 20, 2017
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How Canadians can help in Syria06:19 | December 15, 2016
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Last minute touches underway as Victoria prepares for Royal visit01:58 | September 23, 2016
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#SuccessKid saves dad’s life with online campaign02:42 | August 9, 2016
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Lebanon facing the perfect storm of devastation after Beirut blasts08:30 | August 15, 2020
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U.S. Coast Guard launches search after Titanic-bound tourist submarine goes missing01:45 | June 19, 2023
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B.C. woman shares story behind viral encounter with giant octopus01:10 | January 2, 2023
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Canadian music legend Ian Tyson dead at 8900:30 | December 29, 2022
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Burnaby RCMP officer killed in the line of duty02:41 | October 18, 2022
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Premier John Horgan on importance of competition for former soldiers02:35 | May 24, 2022
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Trudeau announces $15M in federal funding for 2025 Invictus Games03:30 | May 24, 2022
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One-on-one with Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau13:01 | September 13, 2021
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One-on-one with NDP leader Jagmeet Singh08:40 | August 18, 2021
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Remembrance Day 2020: BC Remembers Special01:00:15 | November 11, 2020
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Can you pass the Canadian citizenship test?02:22 | July 2, 2019
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Will Albertans boycott B.C. this summer over pipeline debate?01:16 | June 28, 2019
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‘We can and should be partners in prosperity’: Kenney on Alberta’s relationship with B.C.00:51 | June 28, 2019
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Two extradited in Sidhu honour killing02:32 | January 24, 2019
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‘I’m not a victim’: Larry Gifford describes living with Parkinson’s Disease04:22 | April 11, 2018
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B.C. couple celebrates 50th anniversary at Walmart parking lot amidst wildfires03:44 | July 9, 2017
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Thousands of people evacuated due to wildfires: Cariboo official01:36 | July 8, 2017
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The London Bridge attacks and the evolution of terrorism08:56 | June 5, 2017
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Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris severely injured at Whistler05:22 | March 27, 2017
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Trump Inauguration: Deep impact of Trump’s speech05:30 | January 20, 2017
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Trump Inauguration: Breaking down Trump’s speech04:53 | January 20, 2017
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How Canadians can help in Syria06:19 | December 15, 2016
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Last minute touches underway as Victoria prepares for Royal visit01:58 | September 23, 2016
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#SuccessKid saves dad’s life with online campaign02:42 | August 9, 2016
Lebanon facing the perfect storm of devastation after Beirut blasts
Description
August 15, 2020
Even before explosions in Lebanon's capital tore a vicious streak of death and destruction through the city - the country was already grappling with a severe economic and political crisis. Now the blasts - combined with the COVID-19 pandemic - and political corruption have created the perfect storm of devastation. Investigative journalist and founder of the news site beirutreport.com Habib Battah joined BC1 from Beirut.
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