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Lebanese President Michel Aoun: ‘Possibility of external interference’ in Beirut explosion

Lebanese officials have not ruled out that an external attack could have been the cause of the massive explosion Tuesday that claimed the lives of 154 people and injured thousands, President Michel Aoun said Friday.

His comments contradict that of international officials who have said that an accidental fire seems to have set off a warehouse loaded with highly flammable ammonium nitrate.

U.S. officials, however, have sent conflicting messages about the cause of the blast.

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Gigantic Explosion And Shockwave Rip Through Beirut’s Port

Details are still limited, but a gigantic explosion has rocked the area in the vicinity of the Port of Beirut, which is very close to the center of the city. Initial reports indicate that a ship carrying fireworks caught fire and exploded. Videos and pictures on social media from the scene show an initial explosion, with a big ball of smoke, which is then followed by a much larger secondary explosion resulting in a huge fireball and shockwave. 

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