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Lebanese Ministers, Lawmakers Resign Following Beirut Blast

VOA News

   Lebanon's justice minister, Marie-Claude Najm, has resigned, the third
   minister to leave the cabinet since last week's massive explosion in
   Beirut.

   Environment Minister Demanios Kattar resigned late Sunday, calling the
   government "flaccid and sterile." Information Minister Manal
   Abdel-Samad resigned earlier Sunday.

   Several other ministers are also reported to be considering stepping
   down.

   A Cabinet meeting is scheduled for Monday.

   Meanwhile, at least eight lawmakers have announced they are resigning
   from Parliament which is set to convene later this week.

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