Eight people killed in Beirut resturant blast

BEIRUT, April 30 (KUNA) -- At least eight people were killed and two others were injured in an explosion took place at a resturant in Beirut Tuesday.
A gas leak resulted in a blast at the restaurant in Bechara al-Khoury area of Ras al-Naba, Beirut, killing and wounding several people, Beirut firefighting team said in a statement, adding that firefighters put out the fire, it added. (end) ayb.hm