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Lebanese government quits amid fury over Beirut blast

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Lebanon's prime minister announced his government's resignation on Monday, saying the huge explosion that tore through Beirut and caused public outrage was the result of endemic corruption.

While the move by Prime Minister Hassan Diab attempted to respond to popular anger about the Aug 4 blast, many Lebanese calling for a complete overhaul of the political establishment will not be placated...

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