国际英语新闻:Egyptian president extends condolences to Lebanon over deadly blasts

CAIRO, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi extended on Tuesday his condolences to Lebanon over the deadly explosions that rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut.

"My sincere condolences and sympathy go to the government and people of Lebanon, over the tragic explosions that happened today in the Lebanese capital Beirut," Sisi wrote on his official Facebook page.

Sisi also wished speedy recovery for those injured in the blasts, while extending condolences to the families of the killed.

Two huge explosions rocked Beirut at around 6:10 p.m. local time (1610 GMT), shaking buildings all over the city while causing heavy casualties and damages.

The explosions resulted in more than 50 deaths and 2,500 injuries, Lebanese Health Minister Hamad Hassan was quoted by al-Jadeed TV as saying.