Beirut blast: Two Lebanese ministers resign as protesters clash with security forces

Two Lebanese ministers resigned from the country's beleaguered government on Sunday in protest at the tragic explosion in Beirut that left at least 158 people dead. Information minister Manal Abdel-Samad and environment minister Demianos Kattar, one of prime minister Hassan Diab’s closest advisers, both announced they were stepping down from the government, which is accused of gross negligence and failing to prevent the deadly blast. Ms Abdel-Samad cited the government’s failure to e