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A picture shows the scene of an explosion in Beirut on August 4, 2020. - A large explosion rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut on August 4, an AFP correspondent said.

15:16 GMT 04 August 2020 / updated: 15:13 GMT Middle East

Live Updates: Lebanon Declares Two-Week State of Emergency in Beirut

Massive Explosion Hits Beirut's Port, Leaving Dozens Dead and Thousands Injured

An army helicopter drops water at the scene of Tuesday's massive explosion that hit the seaport of Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. Residents of Beirut awoke to a scene of utter devastation on Wednesday, a day after a massive explosion at the port sent shock waves across the Lebanese capital, killing dozens of people and wounding thousands.

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