Families still struggling one year after Beirut explosion: UNICEF
New York: A year after the devastating explosions in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, a staggering 98 per cent of families are still in need, according to a survey published on Tuesday by the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF.
Beirut blast aftermath: Healing underway, city needs more support to cleanse ‘deep wounds’
New York: Those affected by the devastating explosions that tore through Beirut 100 days ago, killing more than 200 people, remain in need of crucial support, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Wednesday.
Explosion at fuel depot in Beirut kills 3 people, injures over 50 0thers: Reports
Beirut/Sputnik: A blast at a fuel depot in the Lebanese capital killed three people and injured more than 50 others on Friday, Lebanon’s Al Jadeed TV channel reported.
Beirut facing acute environmental crisis, warns UN energy specialist
New York: Contamination from hazardous chemicals, landfill sites at capacity, and water pollution, are among the most urgent challenges faced by the Lebanese authorities and UN teams tackling the huge task of clearing up Beirut, following the massive explosion in the city’s port on 4 August.
UNESCO launches Beirut recovery fund for culture, heritage and education
New York: To support the rehabilitation of schools, historic heritage buildings, museums and the creative economy, which suffered extensive damage in the deadly explosions that shook Beirut earlier this month, the head of the UN cultural agency on Thursday launched an international fund-raising appeal.
New York: Following a deadly explosion earlier this month, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has delivered some 67 tons of critical humanitarian supplies to affected children and families in Beirut.
Experts call for accountability following Beirut’s ‘unprecedented’ lethal explosion
New York: The catastrophic blast which led to the deaths of more than 200 in Beirut on 4 August, has prompted more than three dozen independent rights experts on Thursday, to issue a call for justice and accountability on behalf of the Lebanese people.
Refugees also affected by Beirut blast as UN relief efforts continue
New York: Dozens of refugees were among the victims of the deadly explosions at Beirut’s port a week ago that destroyed large areas of the Lebanese capital, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, reported on Tuesday.
Over 40 Syrians died in Beirut blast : Embassy
Moscow/Sputnik: At least 43 Syrian nationals have died in Tuesday's mammoth blast in Beirut, the Syrian Embassy in Lebanon said Saturday.
As Beirut rescuers search for survivors, UN warns of ‘huge’ needs
New York: Across Lebanon, “the needs are immediate, and they are huge” in the aftermath of the explosion that destroyed Beirut city port, UN agencies said on Friday.
Director of Beirut's Port Among 16 Detained People After Deadly Explosion – Reports
Doha/Sputnik: Director of Beirut’s port Hassan Koraytem is one of 16 people detained following the devastating explosion that resulted in the massive destruction in the Lebanese capital, the LBC broadcaster reported.
Trudeau Says Canada Stands Ready to Help to Lebanon Following Beirut Explosion
Toronto/Sputnik: Canada stands ready to assist Lebanon in the aftermath of an explosion in Beirut earlier on Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a statement.
2 Filipinos among those killed in powerful Beirut blast
Manila/Xinhua: Two Filipinos were among those killed in Tuesday's powerful explosion that ripped through Lebanese capital Beirut, the Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday.
Afghan president expresses sympathy with Lebanese gov't over Beirut port blast
Kabul/Xinhua: Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has expressed sympathy over deadly blast in the Beirut port and condolences to the victims' families, said a statement of Presidential Palace released here Wednesday.
Beirut explosion: Death toll touches 78, country mourns
Beirut: The death toll due to the explosion in Beirut city of Lebanon touched 78 as 4000 others suffered injuries on Tuesday, media reports said on Wednesday.