In phone call with Michel Aoun, US leader expresses condolences, vows to continue providing support; will take part in conference call of world leaders Sunday
Beirut disaster leads Indian authorities to order swift review of hazardous materials at ports; local officials say compound is safely stored, in process of auction
Comments are most senior confirmation that Lebanon's top leaders, security officials were aware of the 2,750 tons of highly explosive ammonium nitrate stored at the port for years
TV cites assessment Nasrallah may have intended to use stockpile that caused port blast in 'Third Lebanon War', notes cases in Germany, UK where Hezbollah caught with same material
Former port worker tells paper pyrotechnic devices were seated right alongside explosive compound; new documents show officials long warned of explosive chemicals at port
Michael Aoun admits country's 'paralyzed' system needs to be 'reconsidered,' promises 'swift justice'; 100,000 children among the 300,000 made homeless in capital
Photo of recently renovated Maghen Abraham Synagogue shows some debris on floor, but walls show no cracks; unclear whether glass windows shattered, but frames seem in place
Michel Aoun says Lebanese investigation also checking into accident and negligence as causes of catastrophe; search for survivors continues; death toll over 150
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