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FACTBOX-Countries rally round Lebanon after Beirut blast

(Adds United Arab Emirates, Hungary, Britain) Aug 5 (Reuters) – Countries and international organisations lined up on Wednesday to help Lebanon after a massive warehouse explosion sent a blast wave across Beirut, killing at least 100 people and injuring nearly 4,000. Below are details of some of the international assistance offered. BRITAIN – A five million pound ($6.6 million) aid package including search and rescue help and expert medical support. CYPRUS – Two helicopters, 10 rescuers and eight rescue dogs. The Cypriot foreign minister said Nicosia had chartered a plane to deliver medical supplies and repatriate any Cypriots who wanted to leave Beirut. About 50 have already accepted the offer. CZECH REPUBLIC – A team of 36 people. DENMARK – 600 chemical protective suits, meant for the protection of search and rescue workers. EGYPT – Two planes with medical supplies. FRANCE – 55 security personnel, 6 tonnes of health equipment and around 10 emergency doctors. President Emmanu
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