Beirut

Ammonium nitrate: fertilizer behind many industrial accidents 1

August 05, 2020 | 14:14

Ammonium nitrate, which Lebanese authorities have said caused the devastating Beirut blast, is an odorless crystalline substance commonly used as a fertilizer that has been the cause of numerous industrial explosions over the decades.

Tens of thousands protest in Lebanon for third day

October 20, 2019 | 15:02

Tens of thousands of Lebanese people took to the streets on Saturday (Oct 19) for a third day of protests against tax increases and alleged official corruption despite several arrests by security forces.