BEIRUT - Banks, businesses and government offices were shuttered Wednesday as Lebanon marks one year since the horrific explosion at the port of Beirut with a national day of mourning.The grim anniversary comes amid an unprecedented economic and financial meltdown and a political stalemate that has kept the country without a functioning government for a full year.

United in grief and anger, families of the victims and other Lebanese were planning prayers and protests later in the day.The explosion killed at least 214 people, according to official records, and injured thousands.It was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history — the result of hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate igniting after a fire broke out.

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July 29 tornado outbreak had more tornadoes than any other outbreak on record in Southeastern PA, NJ

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Report: 76ers agree to 1-year deal with center Andre Drummond

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Judi Love says Simone Biles has shown how important it is to take care of your mental health

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Quebec records over 500 new COVID-19 cases since Friday as daily cases continue to rise

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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