Lebanon's president accepts gov't resignation after Beirut blast

President asked gov't to stay in caretaker capacity as public fury over massive explosion that devastated Beirut grows.

Lebanese President Michel Aoun accepted the resignation of the prime minister's government on Monday following last week's devastating explosion in Beirut port and asked it to stay on in a caretaker capacity until a new cabinet is formed, a televised announcement said.
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Diab said is taking "a step back" so he can stand with the people "and fight the battle for change alongside them."

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