Beirut

“Lebanon’s prime minister stepped down from his job Monday in the wake of the catastrophic explosion in Beirut that has triggered public outrage.” (AP News)

“Residents of Beirut vented their fury at Lebanon’s leaders [last] Thursday during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, blaming them for the deadly explosion that ravaged the capital.” (AP News)

Both sides condemn the Lebanese government and urge the international community to push for reforms:

“With Lebanon’s debt greater than 170% of its GDP, and with the port explosion costing an estimated $15bn of...