A plastic surgeon is offering free surgery to people like Romy, who was driving near the port when the blast hit.
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Riot police again fire rubber bullets to quash protests, as the first unrest casualty is confirmed.
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The prime minister announced the move in a TV address as clashes continued for a third day.
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