12 Aug
People in Lebanon have gathered to pay tribute to victims of a massive explosion that took place one week ago at a port in Beirut.
The people rallied on Tuesday near the site of the blast that left 171 people dead, more than 6,000 injured, and 30 to 40 still missing.
The names of those who died were read aloud with church bells ringing and mosque loudspeakers reciting a call to pray.
People's anger against what they see as a corrupt ruling class has apparently not been placated despite Monday's resignation of Prime Minister Hassan Diab's government.
On Tuesday, citizens again took to the streets in central Beirut for another day of protest. Some threw stones, prompting police to fire tear gas.
The destruction of the country's major port is expected to put an additional burden to the Lebanese people who are already hurting from an economic crisis that started last year.
NHK
