Speaking to Iranian president, French leader urges Tehran to 'support the putting in place of a government which can manage the emergency'

After Beirut explosion, US president backs demonstrators in 'legitimate calls' for 'transparency, reform and accountability'

Beirut explosion kills at least 154 people, devastates swathes of the capital; 300,000 made homeless

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

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

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

Michel Aoun says Lebanese investigation also checking into accident and negligence as causes of catastrophe; search for survivors continues; death toll over 150

French president visits capital devastated by port warehouse blast, urges government reforms to prevent country from continuing 'to sink'

With country already mired in a series of crises, anger boils over at government after port blasts kill over 100, though it's not specifically directed at Hezbollah