An anti-Syrian MP is among at least four people killed in an explosion in Beirut's waterfront area, Lebanese media and officials say.
An anti-Syrian MP is among at least six people killed in an explosion in Beirut's waterfront area.
Walid Eido died in the blast, in the Manara neighbourhood, the sources said.
Walid Eido died in the blast, in the Manara neighbourhood, his party's television station and officials said.
At least 10 other people were wounded, emergency services said.
At least 10 other people were wounded, emergency services said.
The blast follows a series of bombings and grenade attacks in the city, as troops continue to fight Palestinian militants in the north of the country.
The blast follows a series of bombings and grenade attacks in the city, as troops continue to fight Palestinian militants in the north of the country.
Future TV said Mr Eido, one of his sons and two bodyguards were killed.
Television pictures from the scene showed plumes of black smoke and wrecked cars.
Television pictures from the scene showed plumes of black smoke and wrecked cars.
Debris was shown scattered across a wide area, with windows of surrounding buildings blown out by the blast.
Debris was shown scattered across a wide area, with windows of surrounding buildings blown out by the blast.
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