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Insane moment Israeli missile hits metres away from British journalist in Lebanon

Insane moment Israeli missile hits metres away from British journalist in Lebanon

He had to run for cover A British journalist in southern Lebanon was nearly struck by a missile on Thursday, and video footage has emerged of the freak incident. Journalist Steve Sweeney and a cameraman, both working for Russian state-controlled international news television network RT, were reportedly a target of an Israeli air strike. In […]

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At least 100 dead following Lebanon explosion caused by ammonium nitrate

At least 100 dead following Lebanon explosion caused by ammonium nitrate

Thousands were injured as a result of the explosion. President of Lebanon Michel Aoun has told the public that Tuesday’s explosion was caused by 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate that had been stored unsafely in a warehouse for six years. At least 100 people were killed, while it is believed that thousands have been injured. […]

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At least dozens killed following massive explosion in Lebanon

At least dozens killed following massive explosion in Lebanon

“Thousands” were injured as a result of the blast. A large blast in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, has killed dozens of people and injured more than 2,500 others, the country’s health minister has said. At the time of writing (Tuesday 4 August), at least 50 people have been killed as a result of the blast. […]

6 years ago