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A carbomb exploded in downtown Beirut on December 27, 2013, killing former finance minister Mohamad Chatah and at least six others, while twisting nearby cars and shattering windows [Photo: Greg Demarque/Executive]

Security forces, firefighters and medics quickly rushed to the scene. At least 50 people were also injured [Photo: Greg Demarque/Executive]

Lebanese media quickly followed [Photo: Greg Demarque/Executive]

Inspectors examine what was formerly a car, twisted beyond all recognition by the blast [Photo: Greg Demarque/Executive]

The shattered facade of a nearby building [Photo: Greg Demarque/Executive]

Downtown is an up-market area in the center of the city, with new developments common [Photo: Greg Demarque/Executive]