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Strong Blast Reported in Beirut

Area said to be Hezbollah stronghold

Reason Staff | 1.2.2014 9:40 AM

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A strong explosion has been heard in a southern suburb of Lebanese capital Beirut, local media and residents say.

Smoke was seen rising from the area. The suburb is said to be a stronghold of the Shia militant group Hezbollah.

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