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A man walks past damaged buildings and vehicles a day after the explosion at Beirut's port on August 4, 2020. Reuters
A man walks past damaged buildings and vehicles a day after the explosion at Beirut's port on August 4, 2020. Reuters
Beirut blast: minister criticised for letter to investigating judge
Memo signed by Raoul Nehme asked for acts of terrorism and war to be ruled out to expedite insurance payments