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- Beirut explosion: Lebanon 'broken' after multiple crises
For nearly a week, Mona Zahran had to sleep on a couch pulled across her apartment's front door. Beirut's massive explosion knocked her doors off their hinges and shattered her windows, and she feared looters would take ...
New Zealand Herald. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 13:13:50 +1200. - Over 40 injured in street clashes in Beirut - Red Cross
Law enforcement units used tear gas and rubber bullets against the crowd after protestors started throwing stones and firecrackers
Tass. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 03:14:46 +0300. - Jewelry Designers Donate Jewels To Aid Relief Efforts In Beirut
The five independent jewelers donating their pieces are all part of the online jewelry website called the Auverture. ....
By Anthony Demarco, Senior Contributor. Forbes. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 16:57:00 -0400. - The footage that shows exactly what it's like to live through a disaster like Beirut blast
It's often difficult to truly convey what people go through when a disaster strikes. But we now live in an age when lives are constantly recorded.
Sky News. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 21:22:00 +0100. - US watchdog report cites civilian casualties in Saudi arms deal
Trump administration skirted law to avoid telling Congress, evading concerns about deaths, humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
Al Jazeera. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 18:10:44 GMT. - Beirut explosion: Thousands protest a week after blasts
Thousands marched near the devastated port and a minute's silence was observed at 6.08pm, the time that thousands of tons of ammonium nitrate had exploded last Tuesday, killing 171.
Daily Mail. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 18:40:57 +0100. - Beirut explosion: What we know so far
A devastating explosion in Beirut on 4 August killed at least 200 people and injured thousands.
BBC News. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:33:01 GMT. - Beirut explosion: City holds vigil to mourn blast victims
A Muslim call to prayer is broadcast and church bells toll a week after the devastating blast.
BBC News. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 15:59:05 GMT. - Who owned the chemicals that blew up Beirut? No one will say
In the murky story of how a cache of highly explosive ammonium nitrate ended up on the Beirut waterfront, one thing is clear -- no one has ever publicly come forward to claim it. ...
Yahoo. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 06:20:30 -0400. - U.S. Contractor Knew of Explosive Material in Beirut Since at Least 2016
An American contractor spotted and reported the potential danger at least four years ago, but U.S. officials denied they were aware of the findings until last week, after the blast.
Maria Abi-habib and Ben Hubbard. New York Times. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 02:21:21 +0000. - Couple seen posing for sexy photos near Beirut explosion site
An unidentified couple ventured out to a bridge near the Beirut explosion site in Lebanon and snapped modelesque photos of themselves mere yards from where 220 people were killed and thousands were injured on Tuesday.
Cortney Moore. Fox News. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 22:38:11 GMT. - Lebanon's entire government resigns amid fury over Beirut blast
Announcing the resignation of the entire cabinet, Lebanon's Prime Minister blamed decades of "systemic corruption" for the explosion.
Bevan Shields. Sydney Morning Herald. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 04:24:34 +1000. - Lebanon Prime Minister Hassan Diab steps down in wake of Beirut explosion, protests
Prime Minister Hassan Diab said that he is taking "a step back" so he can stand with the people "and fight the battle for change alongside them."
Ap. ABC News. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 17:22:38 +0000. - US pledges $17 million in disaster aid to Lebanon
The U.S. announced Friday it is sending $17 million in relief aid to Lebanon after a massive explosion rocked its capital city of Beirut earlier this week, killing at least 150 people and wounding thousands ...
Marty Johnson. The Hill. Sat, 08 Aug 2020 11:44:21 +0000. - US Delivering Critical Emergency Aid to Lebanon
UN, French, Russian rescue workers searched the port area of Beirut for survivors from the blast, French and Russian rescue teams with dogs also searched the area on Friday.
Voice of America. Sat, 08 Aug 2020 02:00:41 -0400. - Donald Trump: U.S. sending three planes 'loaded' with aid to Beirut
President Trump said Friday he is sending three "fully loaded" aircraft to Lebanon as it deals with the aftermath of a massive explosion at the port in Beirut. Mr. ...
Tom Howell Jr.. Washington Times. Fri, 07 Aug 2020 19:50:42 -0400. - In Lebanon, Shock Turns to Fury
Massive blast at Beirut's port Tuesday likely to have as enduring impact on impoverished Mediterranean country as 2005 assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, diplomats say.
Voice of America. Fri, 07 Aug 2020 06:44:21 -0400. - The Latest: Saudis send two planes filled with aid to Beirut
BEIRUT (AP) - The Latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local): 1:35 p.m. ...
Washington Times. Fri, 07 Aug 2020 05:12:14 -0400. - UAE to begin satellite assembly at new Al Ain facility
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is to build and develop satellite systems and components under a new agreement with Airbus.
Janes 360. Thu, 06 Aug 2020 14:09:38 Z. - Air Products AP-X Liquefaction Technology Picked by Qatargas
Air Products' (APD) AP-X liquefaction technology sets the norms for the industry and delivers the largest LNG process trains in the world.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Wed, 05 Aug 2020 13:49:00 GMT.
Facts About The Arabian Peninsula
More news and information about selected Arab nations is available at the official government websites listed below.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's capital city is Riyadh, and its national currency is the Saudi Arabian Riyal. In 2007, the population of Saudi Arabia was estimated at 27,601,000.
The Kingdom of Bahrain's capital city is Manama, and its national currency is the Bahrain Dinar. The estimated population of Bahrain in 2007 was 709,000.
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan's capital city is Amman, and its national currency is the Jordanian Dinar. In 2007, the population of Jordan was estimated at 6,053,000.
The State of Kuwait's capital city is Kuwait City, and its national currency is the Kuwaiti Dinar. The estimated population of Kuwait in 2007 was 2,506,000.
The Republic of Lebanon's capital city is Beirut, and its national currency is the Lebanese Pound. In 2007, the population of Lebanon was estimated at 3,926,000.
The Sultanate of Oman's capital city is Muscat, and its national currency is the Omani Real. The estimated population of Oman in 2007 was 3,205,000.
The State of Qatar's capital city is Doha, and its national currency is the Qatari Riyal. Qatar's estimated population in 2007 was 907,000.
The United Arab Emirates' capital city is Abu Dhabi, and its national currency is the Dirham. In 2007, the UAE's estimated population was 4,444,000.
The Republic of Yemen's capital city is San'a, and its national currency is the Yemeni Riyal. Yemen's population in 2007 was estimated at about 22,231,000.