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Wednesday, December 06

Entire Lebanese govt quits over 'corruption' behind deadly blast

Lebanon’s Prime Minister has announced his government’s resignation, saying a huge explosion that devastated the capital and stirred public outrage was the result of endemic corruption.

Negligence probe as Beirut explosion toll climbs to 135

Investigators probing the deadly blast that ripped across Beirut are focussing on possible negligence in the storage of tons of a highly explosive fertiliser in a waterfront warehouse.

An injured man walks at the explosion scene that hit the seaport, in Beirut, Lebanon. (Photo: AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Australian among 70 dead in giant Beirut blast - watch terrifying video

An Australian has been killed in a massive explosion in Beirut where more than 70 people have died and thousands more have been injured.