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Explosion as Qatar restarts gas export terminal hurts 54 and leaves 18 missing
The blast at the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause further chaos in global energy markets, particularly as Qatar remains one of the world's top natural gas producers.
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What happenedThe criticizes at the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause further chaos in global energy markets, particularly as Qatar remains one of the world's top natural gas producers.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Video: Massive Fireball And Smoke After Explosion At Qatar Gas Facility". The center frames it as "Over 50 injured, 18 missing after 'technical accident' causes explosion at Qatar factory".
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Left / center-leftVideo: Massive Fireball And Smoke After Explosion At Qatar Gas Facility
NDTV · Center-left · News report
CenterExplosion as Qatar restarts gas export terminal hurts 54 and leaves 18 missing
CNA Singapore · Center · News report
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Explosion as Qatar restarts gas export terminal hurts 54 and leaves 18 missing
The blast at the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause further chaos in global energy markets, particularly as Qatar remains one of the world's top natural gas producers.
Video: Massive Fireball And Smoke After Explosion At Qatar Gas Facility
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The Ras Laffan complex had also been hit earlier in March, when an Iranian missile struck the area, sparking a fire that caused "extensive" damage before it was put out
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