Violent clashes erupt in Beirut amid devastating explosion 

The World

Thousands of angry protesters stormed the streets of Beirut demanding the ousting of the country’s political elite, leading to the resignations of several ministers. Host Marco Werman speaks with Sami Atallah, director of the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies in Beirut.

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