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1. A fuel truck explodes in Akkar District, Lebanon, killing at least 20 people and injuring seven others, according to the Lebanese Red Cross.
   2021-08-15 09:06:39 (First version)
2. A fuel truck explodes in Akkar District, Lebanon, killing at least 20 people and injuring 79 others.
   2021-08-15 11:06:47 (Update)
3. A fuel truck explodes in Akkar District, Lebanon, killing at least 28 people and injuring 79 others.
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