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Israel confirms strike in Beirut against Hezbollah
Speed Read The attack is believed to be retaliation for a rocket launch from Lebanon that killed a dozen this week in Golan Heights
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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A country still in crisis: Lebanon three years on from Beirut blast
feature Political, economic and criminal dramas are causing a damaging stalemate in the Middle East nation
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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‘No truth, no justice’: Lebanon one year on from the Beirut blast
In Depth Recovery effort following devastating disaster marked by chaos and paralysis
By The Week Staff Published
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Lebanon on brink of breakdown as financial crisis escalates
In Depth Hyperinflation has triggered ‘disastrous’ shortages of medicines and fuel
By Joe Evans Published
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Can Lebanon tackle second coronavirus wave amid fallout from Beirut blast?
In Depth Health minister calls for lockdown to avoid overwhelming crisis-hit hospitals
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Why Lebanon’s government resigned and who will rule now
In Depth Prime Minister Hassan Diab condemns ‘corruption network’ as he steps down following Beirut explosion
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Instant Opinion: ‘Lebanon’s worst enemy is its own government’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 10 August
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Beirut chemical blast: did officials know the risks of an explosion?
In Depth Sources claim inspectors warned six months ago that fertiliser could ‘blow up all of Beirut’
By Joe Evans Published
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What is ammonium nitrate - the chemical that exploded in Beirut?
In Depth A chemical engineering expert explains the danger of the fertiliser that triggered the blast
By The Week Staff Published
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‘Crisis after crisis’: everything we know about the Lebanon chemical explosion
In Depth More than 100 killed and thousands injured in huge blast that levelled parts of Beirut
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Second night of violent protests in Beirut
Speed Read Demonstrators angry about economic corruption as crisis grips country
By The Week Staff Published
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Phoenicia Hotel Beirut review: downtown luxury in Lebanon’s capital city
The Week Recommends Once known as the ‘Paris of the Middle East’, Beirut offers everything for a perfect weekend break
By The Week Staff Last updated
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