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Death toll from massive explosion in Beirut rises to 78 05 Aug 2020 - 08:11 am
A view shows the aftermath of yesterday's blast at the port of Lebanon's capital Beirut, on August 5, 2020. Rescuers worked through the night after two enormous explosions ripped through Beirut's port, killing at least 78 people and injuring thousands, as
Those responsible for Beirut 'catastrophe' will 'pay price': PM 04 Aug 2020 - 11:39 pm
An image grab from footage obtained from Lebanese public television network Tele Liban on August 4, 2020 shows 's Prime Minister Hassan Diab speaking in the capital Beirut following two massive blasts that rocked the port of Beirut. Lebanon's prime minist
Two huge Beirut explosions kill 27, wound thousands 04 Aug 2020 - 10:46 pm
A picture shows a destroyed silo at the scene of an explosion at the port in the Lebanese capital Beirut on August 4, 2020. Two huge explosion rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut, wounding dozens of people, shaking buildings and sending huge plumes of smok
Massive blast sends seismic shock across Beirut, causing thousands of casualties 04 Aug 2020 - 10:10 pm
A helicopter puts out a fire at the scene of an explosion at the port of Lebanon's capital Beirut on August 4, 2020. / AFP / STR
Beirut blasts may be due to old explosive material at port: security official 04 Aug 2020 - 09:06 pm
A picture shows the scene of an explosion near the the port in the Lebanese capital Beirut on August 4, 2020. Two huge explosion rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut, wounding dozens of people, shaking buildings and sending huge plumes of smoke billowing in
Massive blast in Beirut kills at least 10 dead, sending shockwaves across city 04 Aug 2020 - 08:19 pm
A picture shows the scene of an explosion at the port in Beirut on August 4, 2020. Two huge explosion rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut, wounding dozens of people, shaking buildings and sending huge plumes of smoke billowing into the sky. Lebanese media
Jordan delays resuming international flights after COVID-19 surge abroad 04 Aug 2020 - 07:41 pm
FILE PHOTO: Jordanian students who were studying abroad await their luggage after returning home amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan, May 6, 2020. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed/File Photo
Two explosions rocks Beirut, dozens wounded 04 Aug 2020 - 07:21 pm
Smoke rises after an explosion was heard in Beirut, Lebanon August 4, 2020. REUTERS/Issam Abdallah
Massive explosion shakes Lebanon's capital Beirut 04 Aug 2020 - 06:38 pm
A picture shows the scene of a huge explosion that rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut on August 4, 2020. A large explosion rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut on Tuesday, an AFP correspondent said. The blast, which rattled entire buildings and broke glass,
Lebanon's foreign minister resigns amid economic crisis 03 Aug 2020 - 11:16 am
FILE PHOTO: Lebanese Foreign Minister Nassif Hitti speaks at a news conference in Amman, Jordan, July 2, 2020. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed/Pool/File Photo
Iran launches underground ballistic missiles during exercise 29 Jul 2020 - 04:34 pm
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Explosion in Iran's Kermanshah province, no casualties reported - Mizan news agency 28 Jul 2020 - 10:46 am
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Iran says passengers can sue US for endangering flight 25 Jul 2020 - 03:51 pm
(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 14, 2017, an Iranian airliner Mahan Air Airbus A340 aircraft is seen at the tarmac at Dubai International Airport. AFP / GIUSEPPE CACACE
Somalia's parliament votes to oust PM Hassan Ali Khaire 25 Jul 2020 - 02:40 pm
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Two US fighter jets near Iranian passenger plane over Syrian airspace - pilot 24 Jul 2020 - 12:02 pm
An image grab from a video released by state-run Iran Press news agency on July 24, 2020, reportedly shows released oxygen mask in the cabin of an Iranian passenger plane after it was intercepted by a US F-15 while flying over Syria.
Thousands gather around Hagia Sophia for first Friday prayers 24 Jul 2020 - 11:08 am
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France's Le Drian in crisis-hit Lebanon to urge reforms 23 Jul 2020 - 12:25 pm
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian (C) wears a face mask with the Lebanese and French flags as he arrives at the governmental palace in Beirut for a meeting with the Lebanese prime minister, on July 23, 2020. AFP / JOSEPH EID
Hagia Sophia mosaics will be covered with curtains during prayers -Turkish presidential spokesman 19 Jul 2020 - 10:19 pm
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan visits the Hagia Sophia or Ayasofya-i Kebir Camii in Istanbul, Turkey, July 19, 2020. Murat Cetinmuhurdar/Handout via REUTERS

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File: A picture taken on October 31, 2024 shows the Spanish flag flying at half-mast at the start of three days of national mourning after Spain's deadliest floods in decades, at Cibeles Square in Madrid. (Photo by Oscar Del Pozo / AFP) Spain back on flood alert as torrential rains strike
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French General Director of RSF Thibault Bruttin addresses the audience during a ceremony next to the 2024-2025 memorial paying tribute to the 73 journalists killed around the world while doing their job during the past year, as part of the 2025 edition of the “Prix Bayeux Calvados-Normandie of the war correspondants”, in Bayeux, northwestern France, on October 9, 2025. (Photo by Lou BENOIST / AFP) Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine dominate at France war reporting awards

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Paul Biya, President of Cameroon and presidential candidate for the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM), watches as Cameroon First Lady Chantal Biya casts her ballot at a polling station in Yaounde on October 12, 2025 during Cameroon's presidential election. (Photo by Daniel Beloumou Olomo / AFP) Cameroon's 92-year-old president poised for eighth term; counting begins as polls close
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File photo for representational purposes only. Over 60 civilians killed in RSF drone strikes in W. Sudan: volunteer group

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