Latest from Lebanon

'If there were no hashish here, you wouldn't see a single house'

New York Times: Lebanese village, where cannabis grows everywhere, count on it for income.

'Call me a dreamer': A shattered Beirut neighbourhood rebuilds

New York Times: Residents of one of Beirut's most cosmopolitan areas are moving back in.

Huge fire breaks out at Beirut port a month after explosion

The fire triggers panic among residents traumatised by last month's massive explosion.

How a massive bomb came together in Beirut's port

New York Times: A system of corruption and bribes let the perfect bomb sit for years.

Search for survivor in Beirut rubble grips grieving nation

Rescue workers hope to find a survivor after a pulsing signal was detected.

'End of the world': Countdown to Beirut's devastating blast

There were numerous warnings before the Beirut explosion that could have stopped it.

'Heartbroken': Woman learns of father's death on eve of flight

The family had been looking to move to NZ since May, but arrangements came too late.

Beirut's youngest cancer patients lose care options after blast

New York Times: Many children undergoing chemotherapy now have nowhere to turn.

After the Beirut blast, Lebanon's whole cabinet quit. Now what?

New York Times: A week after a devastating explosion, Lebanon is in political limbo.

Beirut: Years of warnings about explosives stored at port

The alarm had been raised at least 10 times over six years about the explosives in port.

A promising life is cut short, becoming a symbol of Lebanon's heartache

New York Times: She was planning her wedding. Instead, her family held her funeral.

Kiwi mum's 'close call': How bad traffic kept her away from deadly Beirut blast

A Kiwi living in Beirut has described the horror of that fateful day.

Funerals and fury in Beirut as scale of devastation comes into focus

New York Times: With evidence government negligence played a role, public anger swelled.

Beirut explosion: Blame begins with a leaky, troubled ship

New York Times: Bleak tale of negligence started years ago. It ended in an explosion.

Beirut explosion: Four day ultimatum over 'crime'

Investigators have been given a four day ultimatum to get to the bottom of the "crime".

What footage of the Beirut explosion tells us about the blast

New York Times: Videos offer clues into the cause and strength of its destructive power.

'Beirut is gone': Devastation leaves city reeling after blast

Destruction and death fills the streets of Beirut after yesterday's shock explosion.

As smoke clears in Beirut, shock turns to anger

New York Times: Many see explosion as the culmination of years of mismanagement.