Beirut blast a wake-up call on dangers of ammonium nitrate, experts warn
Lebanese authorities said 2,750 tonnes of the industrial chemical had been stored for six years at Beirut port without safety measures. That stockpile exploded on Tuesday, killing more than 150 people, injuring thousands and leaving about a quarter of a million people homeless.
Aug 08, 2020, 12:24 PM IST
Amid after Saudi 'hostage' rumours, Lebanon's Saad Hariri arrives in Paris
The PM's shock resignation announcement two weeks ago sparked accusations that he was being held there against his will.
Nov 18, 2017, 14:13 PM IST
Israel targets Syria after fresh stray fire
Israel seized 1,200 square kilometres of the Golan from Syria in the Six-Day War of 1967 and later annexed it in a move never recognised by the international community.
ISIS 'besieged' in last bastion in Syria's Aleppo province: Monitor
The Islamic State group was "completely besieged" in Al-Bab after forces loyal to Syria's regime cut off a road into the jihadists' last major stronghold in Aleppo province, a monitor said Monday.
Feb 06, 2017, 14:03 PM IST
Fierce fighting kills 35 around Syria's Aleppo: Monitor
Syria's conflict erupted in March 2011 with anti- government protests but has since evolved into a multi-front war drawing in regional powers.
Apr 10, 2016, 15:26 PM IST
Kuwait to deport 60 Lebanese for alleged Hezbollah links: Report
Kuwait is to deport 60 Lebanese for alleged links to Hezbollah in the latest Gulf Arab move against the Shiite militant group, a newspaper reported on Monday.
Mar 28, 2016, 13:14 PM IST
