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Families of Beirut blast victims file $250 million lawsuit against US firm
The lawsuit was filed against a US-Norwegian firm, Geophysical Services Group (TGS), also owners of Spectrum Geo, as suspects in the transfer of explosive material to the port
Jul 14, 2022
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Fourth suspension of Beirut blast probe as Bitar sued for bias
The judge has 18 lawsuits against him for alleged bias
Dec 25, 2021
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Judge Tarek Bitar to remain in charge of Beirut blast probe
Bitar has been accused of selectively targeting political figures who have been critical of Washington's role in Lebanon
Nov 25, 2021
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Russia provides Lebanon with satellite images of Port of Beirut blast
The images from 4 August, 2020 are expected to aid in the investigation into last year's blast which destroyed large swathes of the Lebanese capital
Nov 22, 2021
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Lebanon asks Russia for Beirut blast satellite images
Amid confusions over the Beirut blast case, Lebanese President Aoun has asked Russia for help. The question is: Will the images be helpful?
Oct 29, 2021
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Judges protecting judges: why the Beirut blast investigation is a dud
Lead investigative Judge Tarek Bitar refuses to prosecute his judiciary colleagues who signed to unload, store, then ignore the ammonium nitrates that devastated Beirut last August.
Oct 28, 2021
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Putin offers to provide Beirut blast investigators with satellite images
Vladimir Putin also said Moscow is working with all political forces in Lebanon to achieve security, stability, and peace
Oct 21, 2021
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Beirut blast probe stalled again after politicians wanted for questioning file new complaint against lead investigator
Before this latest roadblock, Judge Tarek Bitar had issued an arrest warrant for former finance minister Ali Hassan Khalil
Oct 13, 2021
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Lebanese PM says he signed bill to lift immunity on Beirut blast suspects
While the PM emphasized the need to prosecute those responsible for last year's blast at the Port of Beirut, the bill still needs approval from Lebanon's fractious parliament
Oct 07, 2021
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EXCLUSIVE: Beirut blast, the investigation files
Exclusive: The Cradle has viewed the western and Lebanese investigation files of the Beirut blast and summarizes their details.
Aug 04, 2021
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US pressure compromises Beirut port blast investigation
After over a year of suspension, a sudden resumption of the investigation resulted in an unprecedented decision to release all suspects involved in the explosion
Jan 25, 2023
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Investigation into Beirut Port blast resumes after over 14 months of suspension
The judicial investigator, who has resumed work after a hiatus of over a year, has charged Lebanon’s top prosecutor in connection with the blast
Jan 24, 2023
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‘Politicians and media guilty of politicizing Beirut port blast’: Hassan Nasrallah
The leader of Hezbollah also blamed the lead judge in the port blast probe, Tarek Bitar, for blocking the investigation by refusing to step down
Aug 05, 2022
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Lebanon observes second anniversary of Beirut Port blast with calls for justice
While officials continue calling for 'truth and justice' for the victims, the official investigation into the blast has been shelved for months with no one ever held responsible
Aug 04, 2022
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Chilean police arrest man wanted by Interpol in connection to Beirut port blast
According to the arrest warrant, the man was allegedly responsible for bringing 'explosive elements' into Lebanon
Apr 21, 2022
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Lebanese cabinet approves demolition of grain silos damaged in Beirut port blast
The families of the blast victims have stated that demolishing the silos before the completion of an investigation into the tragedy is an 'injustice'
Apr 14, 2022
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Russian Space Agency to provide Lebanon with satellite images of Beirut Port blast
The Lebanese government also asked the US and France for satellite images but both nations dismissed Beirut's request
Nov 17, 2021
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Judge Tarek Bitar forced to suspend Beirut Port blast investigation for third time
While earlier reports claimed Bitar was to be removed from his post, new information shows the blast probe has been suspended due to the latest lawsuit filed against the Judge for 'mishandling' the case
Nov 04, 2021
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Ibrahim Sakr evades Beirut Port’s blast probe
Sakr is currently on the run from the Lebanese judiciary
Oct 11, 2021
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Beirut Sunni Imam blasts politicians: ‘Will you prevent me from getting Iranian petrol?
A clip of Sheikh Hamade goes viral in Lebanon when the Sunni Imam voices support for Iranian fuel and blasts politicians for trying to turn the good deed into a Sunni vs Shia issue.
Sep 04, 2021
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Beirut-based HRW director latest victim of Israeli spyware attack
The attack on the US-Lebanese citizen came as her agency was investigating the Beirut Port blast and Israel's 11-day war in the Gaza Strip
Jan 26, 2022
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Head of Beirut Port explosion Victims Association calls for the removal of Judge Tarek Bitar
Officials have announced the arrest of 19 people in relation to the massacre perpetrated by extremists affiliated with the Lebanese Forces party
Oct 16, 2021
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Members of far-right Lebanese Forces party arrested in connection with Beirut massacre: Report
Tense calm has fallen over Beirut's Tayouneh neighborhood after a deadly shooting that killed at least six people and left over 60 injured
Oct 14, 2021
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Israel launches airstrikes into Lebanon on the anniversary of the Port of Beirut explosion
No casualties reported
Aug 05, 2021
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Lebanese police violently disperse protest by relatives of port blast victims
Jul 15, 2021
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Pope Francis postpones trip to Lebanon due to health issues
The Pope announced his plans to visit Lebanon when President Michel Aoun visited the Vatican last March
May 09, 2022
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Lebanese president emphasizes Hezbollah has no influence on the country’s security
President Aoun's comments were made after he and Pope Francis spoke about the 'peaceful religious co-existence' between various sects that exists in Lebanon
Mar 22, 2022
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Lebanese government to hold first meeting in three months on 24 January
The announcement comes two days after Hezbollah and the Amal Movement announced they would be ending their boycott of government sessions
Jan 17, 2022
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Lebanese people take to the streets in protest after lira hits new low
The World Bank has called Lebanon's economic crisis the worst since 1850
Jan 11, 2022
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Lebanese politicians remain divided as economic crisis spirals out of control
Plan to reconvene Lebanese cabinet on 20 December has failed due to infighting among politicians
Dec 21, 2021
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