Beirut: The blast that shook the world
In one heart-stopping moment last Tuesday, Beirut, a city that’s seen its share of wars, was rocked by the biggest blast in its history. Now that international donors have pledged a quarter of a billion euros in aid for Lebanon, can the country begin to rebuild?
Guest
Richard Spencer, the Middle East correspondent for The Times.
Ghadi Sary, Middle East consultant and journalist.
Melissa Ajamian, instructor in the Department of Political Studies at the American University of Beirut.
Host: Manveen Rana.
Clips used: FRANCE 24, BBC, CBC, CNN, Sky News.
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