Lebanese Army Finds Cache Of Explosive Material Near Beirut Port

Lebanese Army Finds Cache Of Explosive Material Near Beirut Port

BEIRUT—The Lebanese army found more than four tons of ammonium nitrate near Beirut’s port, where a larger cache of the same highly explosive material caused last month’s deadly explosion that ripped through much of the capital’s central districts. An engineering team discovered the chemical during a search of a warehouse that was requested by the … Read more

Islamist Attacks in Mozambique Threaten to Disrupt Total-Led Natural-Gas Project

Islamist Attacks in Mozambique Threaten to Disrupt Total-Led Natural-Gas Project

Fighting between Islamic extremist rebels and Mozambique’s army over a key port is threatening to disrupt the East African nation’s burgeoning natural-gas developments, including a multibillion-dollar project led by French energy giant Total SA . The insurgent group, which is affiliated with Islamic State, seized control of the Mocimboa da Praia port this month and … Read more