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    Australia Sends $7 Million In Aid & Lights Up Sydney Opera House With The Lebanese Cedar

    By Rim ZreinAugust 12, 2020Updated:August 12, 2020
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    Foreign Australian Minister Marise Payne said the Australian government was “shocked and saddened” by the explosive blast in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, and that it would send $2 million in financial support to the country.

    That’s in addition to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison pledging five million dollars in financial aid to help the nation with its recovery.

    Terrible scenes out of Beirut after a major explosion. Our hearts go out to those caught up in this tragedy and to our Australian Lebanese community waiting to hear from their loved ones. Australia stands ready to provide our support, including to any Australians affected.

    — Scott Morrison (@ScoMo30) August 4, 2020

    Not just that. To mark one week since the devastating tragedy, The Sydney Opera House was lit up overnight with the Lebanese Cedar as a symbol of solidarity.

    It’s been confirmed that one Australian, a 2-year-old child, was killed in the disastrous explosion, among 200 Australians presumed dead.

    Australia is also mourning along with the Lebanese…

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