BREAKING: French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Lebanon to offer support after a massive, deadly explosion in Beirut, his office says. Lebanon is a former French protectorate and the countries retain close political and economic ties.
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron is traveling to Lebanon on Thursday to offer support for the country after a massive, deadly explosion.
Macron’s office told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the French leader will meet with Lebanese political leaders. It provided no further details.France is also sending several tons of aid and emergency workers after the explosion, which killed at least 100 people and wounded thousands.
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