Beirut

'I am still in shock.' In Beirut, residents try to make sense of explosions aftermath

By Rhana Natour

The pair of explosions that ripped through Lebanon’s capital city early Tuesday evening left at least 154 people dead and more than 5,000 were injured. An estimated 300,000 Beirutis were left homeless overnight and around 500 remain missing.

Lebanon president says he knew of explosive chemicals at port in July

By Zeina Karam, Associated Press

Michel Aoun’s comments were the most senior confirmation that Lebanon's top leaders and security officials were aware of the 2,750 tons of highly explosive ammonium nitrate that had been stored at the port for years.

Beirut authorities detain port employees amid explosion investigation

By Jane Ferguson

Authorities in Beirut have detained 16 employees at the city’s port as they investigate Tuesday’s catastrophic explosion. The blast killed at least 135 people, injured more than 5,000 and fueled a new wave of public fury in a country already…

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Macron promises help, Beirut residents vent fury at leaders

By Bassem Mroue, Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press

After talks with Lebanese leaders, France’s Macron announced his country will organize a conference in the next few days to raise money for food, medicine, housing and other urgent aid.

Lebanon investigates blast amid rising anger, calls for change

By Bassem Mroue, Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese officials targeted in the investigation of the massive blast that tore through Beirut sought to shift blame for the presence of explosives at the city's port, and the visiting French president warned Thursday that without serious…

Negligence probed in deadly Beirut blast amid public anger

By Bassem Mroue, Zeina Karam, Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press

International help began to arrive as Lebanon's leaders struggled with the widespread damage and shocking aftermath of Tuesday's blast.

Beirut blast means more suffering for a country on the brink of collapse

By Jane Ferguson, Layla Quran

Lebanon’s capital city is suffering the aftermath of a cataclysmic explosion that killed at least 135 people and injured 5,000. On Tuesday, a fire started at Beirut’s port -- followed by a detonation so powerful it sent a shockwave through…

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U.S. officials dispute Trump's claim that Beirut was attacked

By Lolita C. Baldor, Deb Reichmann, Associated Press

U.S. officials say there is no indication that a massive explosion in Lebanon that killed at least 100 people was an attack. That contradicts President Donald Trump who said American generals told him it was likely caused by a bomb.

Beirut explosions: How to help victims in Lebanon

By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas

Here are some ways you can help support the victims of Tuesday's massive explosions in Beirut, Lebanon.

A shattered Beirut emerges from the rubble after deadly explosions

By Sarah El Deeb, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press

Residents of Beirut — stunned, sleepless and stoic — emerged from the aftermath of a catastrophic explosion searching for missing relatives, bandaging their wounds and retrieving what’s left of their homes.