France's Macron lands in Lebanon on second trip since blast

AFP , Monday 31 Aug 2020

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French President Emmanuel Macron arrives at Beirut International airport, Lebanon August 31, 2020. REUTERS

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French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beirut Monday for his second visit since a deadly explosion on August 4 shook the nation and fuelled a drive for political change.

Macron, who first flew to Beirut only two days after the blast, arrived at 9 pm (1800 GMT) for a two-day visit that will include a ceremony marking the centenary of Greater Lebanon.

 

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