Twin suicide bombings rock Beirut; 43 killed, over 200 wounded

Powerful blasts, carried out by at least two suicide bombers on motorbikes, have killed at least 43 people in Beirut. Around 200 others have received injuries. The attacks took place in a busy suburb in the Lebanese capital near a hospital, in a Shia district known for its strong Hezbollah presence. Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack. READ MORE: http://on.rt.com/6w8r

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