BEIRUT (Reuters) - The United States has pledged over $17 million (12.9 million pounds) in initial disaster aid for Lebanon, following Tuesday's Beirut port explosion, the U.S. embassy said on Friday.
It said in a statement that the aid included food assistance, medical supplies and financial assistance for the Lebanese Red Cross. "Announcements of additional aid and assistance are forthcoming," it added.
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