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Massive explosion shakes Lebanon’s capital, Beirut

Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) - A large explosion ripped through the Lebanese capital Beirut on Tuesday, injuring people and smashing windows in buildings across the city.

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Egypt Grapples with Women's Freedoms Online as #MeToo Re-Emerges
Social media has become a new and dangerous battleground for women's rights in Egypt after young TikTok influencers were jailed while a resurgent #MeToo movement decried male sexual violence.

Tall People Are More Susceptible to Contract Coronavirus
A recent study suggests that people who are over 6ft (183 centimeters) tall are twice as likely to catch the novel coronavirus.

Nightime Eid clothes shopping increases demand
AMMAN — The demand for clothing in the last few days before Eid Al Adha has increased, especially at night between 8pm and 12 midnight, according to sector representatives.

Man Accused of Smuggling Ancient Mosaic From Syria to US
A Southern California man has been charged with smuggling an ancient mosaic that authorities believe was looted from war-torn Syria and falsely underestimating its value to avoid import duties.