Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, Aug. 5


By Liuxi
  • World
  • Thursday, 06 Aug 2020

BEIRUT -- The explosions in Lebanese capital Beirut have caused at least 100 deaths and left over 4,000 injured, with many more missing, Lebanese Health Minister Hamad Hassan announced on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, the Lebanese Red Cross and Civil Defense teams are still looking for survivors through the rubble. (Lebanon-Explosion)

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