catastrophes

The Latest Project to Preserve Pompeii Reveals New Treasures

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The Latest Project to Preserve Pompeii Reveals New Treasures

The mainly Italian tourists visiting the ruins of Italy’s ancient city of Pompeii are getting a rare chance to see the site without the usual crowds—and admire spectacular finds unearthed during a six-year conservation project that is just now drawing to a close. In a corner of the city that was frozen in time by … Read more

Lebanese Face Threat of Widespread Hunger After Beirut Explosion

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Lebanese Face Threat of Widespread Hunger After Beirut Explosion

BEIRUT—In the wake of the massive explosion that devastated large parts of the Lebanese capital, a new danger is stalking the struggling country: hunger. The early August blast, which killed more than 150 people and displaced hundreds of thousands from their homes, destroyed the grain silos storing most of the country’s wheat supplies and badly … Read more