• World
  • US Politics
  • Business
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Style
  • Travel
  • Sports
  • Videos
Edition
  • U.S.
  • International
  • Arabic
  • Español
Edition
  • U.S.
  • International
  • Arabic
  • Español
  • World
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • China
    • Europe
    • India
    • Middle East
    • United Kingdom
  • US Politics
    • 2020 Election
    • Donald Trump
    • Supreme Court
    • Congress
    • Facts First
  • Business
    • Markets
    • Tech
    • Media
    • Success
    • Perspectives
    • Videos
  • Health
    • Food
    • Fitness
    • Wellness
    • Parenting
    • Vital Signs
  • Entertainment
    • Stars
    • Screen
    • Binge
    • Culture
    • Media
  • Tech
    • Innovate
    • Gadget
    • Foreseeable Future
    • Mission: Ahead
    • Upstarts
    • Work Transformed
    • Innovative Cities
  • Style
    • Arts
    • Design
    • Fashion
    • Architecture
    • Luxury
    • Beauty
    • Video
  • Travel
    • Destinations
    • Food and Drink
    • Stay
    • News
    • Videos
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Equestrian
    • Golf
    • Skiing
    • Horse Racing
    • Motorsport
    • Formula E
    • Esports
  • Videos
    • Live TV
    • Digital Studios
    • CNN Films
    • HLN
    • TV Schedule
    • TV Shows A-Z
    • CNNVR
  • Features
    • Call to Earth
    • Freedom Project
    • Impact Your World
    • Inside Africa
    • 2 Degrees
    • CNN Heroes
    • All Features
  • More
    • Photos
    • Longform
    • Investigations
    • CNN Profiles
    • CNN Leadership
    • CNN Newsletters
    • Work for CNN
  • Weather
    • Climate
    • Storm Tracker
    • Video
Follow CNN
  • Ben Wedeman

    Ben Wedeman is CNN's senior international correspondent based in Beirut.

    Full Bio

EDITORS NOTE: Graphic content / A helicopter puts out a fire at the scene of an explosion at the port of Lebanon's capital Beirut on August 4, 2020. (Photo by STR / AFP) (Photo by STR/AFP via Getty Images)

Ben Wedeman reports from wrecked CNN bureau

A picture shows the scene of an explosion in Beirut on August 4, 2020. - A large explosion rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut on Tuesday, an AFP correspondent said. The blast, which rattled entire buildings and broke glass, was felt in several parts of the city. Its exact location was unknown. (Photo by Anwar AMRO / AFP) (Photo by ANWAR AMRO/AFP via Getty Images)

See images of smoke from huge explosion in Beirut, Lebanon