Shocking videos capture massive explosion that rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut. At least 100 reported dead, Red Cross says.

A massive explosion shook the city's port area, and a Lebanese intelligence official said high explosives stored at the port had ignited.

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Shocking videos capture massive explosion that rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut. At least 100 reported dead, Red Cross says. A massive explosion shook the city's port area, and a Lebanese intelligence official said high explosives stored at the port had ignited. Read More »

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