Beirut explosion: Rescuers investigate ‘heartbeat in the rubble’
Craig TaylorCrowds gather after signs of life are reported in a building destroyed by a huge blast on 4 August. BBC News – Middle East
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Israeli soldier condemned for putting knee on Palestinian protester’s neck
The soldier was filmed with his knee on the neck of a Palestinian man being handcuffed at a protest. BBC News – Middle East
France’s Macron calls on Lebanon to form new government
The French president is making his second visit since the devastating blast in Beirut port on 4 August. BBC News – Middle East
Searching for the lost dogs of the Beirut blast
Many pets ran away after a massive explosion in Beirut, leaving Leila Molana-Allen pining for a missing puppy. BBC News – Middle East
UAE implicated in lethal drone strike in Libya
BBC finds evidence that a UAE drone killed 26 unarmed cadets in Libya’s capital Tripoli. BBC News – Middle East
Iran to grant IAEA inspectors access to suspected ex-nuclear sites
The global watchdog has been concerned about possible nuclear-related activities at two locations. BBC News – Middle East