The devastating explosion that rocked Beirut earlier this year, caused by inept storing of ammonium nitrate, was first domino leading to the savage violence that shook the city on Thursday as snipers and other gunmen opened fire on Shia demonstrators exerting pressure on the ongoing investigation into the disaster. At the same time, US State Department official Victoria Nuland was paying a visit to Lebanon. Is Beirut in danger of collapse? And what is Washington’s role in the situation? Former Pentagon official and regional expert Michael Maloof shares his expertise.

Then Prof. Jeremy Kuzmarov of CovertAction Magazine joins Rick Sanchez to discuss longtime State Dept. official Victoria Nuland and her influence on US foreign policy. He points out that her attitude toward Russia goes in tandem with the tremendously influential US military-industrial complex.

The US Congress is launching a long-overdue investigation into the routine use of tear gas for crowd control in the US and elsewhere. When used in warfare, its deployment constitutes a war crime. RT America’s Faran Fronczak reports on the history and long-term health effects of the chemical weapon.

Facebook says it is banning coordinated harassment on its platform. It comes amid increased scrutiny and mounting criticism over the company’s handling of hate speech and online bullying. RT America’s Trinity Chavez reports.
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