Lebanese PM appeals for help after Beirut blast

Prime Minister Hassan Diab, in a short televised speech, has appealed to all countries and friends of Leban to extend help to small nation, saying: “We are witnessing a real catastrophe.” He reiterated his pledge that those responsible for massive explosion at Beirut's port will pay price, without commenting on cause.

Diab's speech came morning after blast killed at least 100 people and wounded thousands.

Smoke was still rising from port Wednesday morning. Major downtown streets were littered with debris and damd vehicles, and building faces were blown out.

Lebanese Red Cross official George Kettaneh said at least 100 people were killed and more than 4,000 were wounded, and said toll could rise furr.

(Im Credit AP)