Now playing Next Lebanon Wanted Portuguese man arrested in Chile over Beirut port explosion The suspect is accused of bringing "explosive elements" into Lebanon ahead of the blast that devastated the port in August 2020. 21/04/2022
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Now playing Next no comment Families of Beirut blast victims protest interference in probe Families of victims killed in the deadly Beirut blast mark 15 months since the explosion, protesting continued political interference in the probe into the disaster. 04/11/2021
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Now playing Next Lebanon Deadly clashes in Beirut after protests against port explosion judge At least five people have been shot dead in Beirut during a demonstration against the judge investigating last year's deadly port explosion. 14/10/2021
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Now playing Next Europe News MEPs want EU countries to ramp up pressure on Lebanon MEPs voted overwhelmingly to impose sanctions against the new government in Lebanon. 22/09/2021
Now playing Next no comment Clashes at Beirut protest on blast anniversary Groups of protesters hurled stones and clashed with security forces near the Lebanese Parliament in Beirut on Wednesday, a year to the day since the devastating blast at the city's port. 05/08/2021
Now playing Next Lebanon Riot police and protesters clash on Beirut blast anniversary A mix of grief over lost lives and rage at the lack of justice for the blast's victims, aggravated by a severe deterioration in living conditions in Lebanon, pushed protesters onto the streets. 05/08/2021
Now playing Next Lebanon 'Politicians hide behind their immunity' Lebanese activist says A year has passed since a massive port explosion rocked the Lebanese capital, leaving more than 200 civilians killed, over 6,500 injured and hundreds of thousands internally displaced. Not a single official report was issued to tell the people the truth of what happened during the blast. 04/08/2021
Now playing Next France France promises €100 million to Lebanon at international conference France will provide an additional €100 million to Lebanon as the country continues to struggle with a financial crisis one year after the Beirut port explosion. 04/08/2021
Now playing Next no comment Lebanon artist creates debris-based sculpture at site of Beirut blast Workers construct a 25-metre-tall steel sculpture dubbed "The Gesture" by Lebanese artist Nadim Karam made from debris from the August 4 blast at Beirut's port 28/07/2021
Now playing Next Lebanon Borrell: EU could sanction Lebanon over reform delays The EU's foreign policy chief has castigated Lebanese politicians for not yet having formed a new cabinet since the August 2020 Beirut Port explosion as the country teeters on the brink of financial collapse. 19/06/2021
Now playing Next People Meet the Beirutis reopening their businesses after the blast Three Beirutis describe rebuilding their hotels and cafes after the port explosion last August that ravaged Lebanon’s capital city. 14/06/2021
Now playing Next world news Five non-coronavirus stories that shaped the world in 2020 Even without the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 was a year of monumental stories that will shape the world in the years to come. 23/12/2020
Now playing Next no comment Beirut residents release lanterns to remember victims of Beirut blast Lebanese people released lanterns in Beirut's Gemmayzeh neighbourhood during the the lighting of a symbolic Christmas tree. 21/12/2020
Now playing Next Lebanon Lebanon's caretaker PM charged with negligence over Beirut blast The leading Lebanese prosecutor has filed charges against caretaker prime minister Hassan Diab, as well as three former ministers over the blast. 10/12/2020
Now playing Next Lebanon Could former prime minister Saad Hariri reverse Lebanon's fortunes? Two-time prime minister Saad Hariri was preparing to bid farewell to politics. His name is now in the frame to stop Lebanon from completely collapsing. 22/10/2020
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