People visit the Port of Beirut after explosions in Lebanon, Aug. 9, 2020. (Xinhua/Bilal Jawich)

Lebanon's prime minister announces resignation of his government following deadly explosions in capital Beirut which have triggered anti-government protests.

BEIRUT, Aug. 10 -- Lebanon's Prime Minister Hassan Diab on Monday announced the resignation of his government, after deadly explosions in capital Beirut that have triggered anti-government protests.

Diab said he refuses to be held accountable for the corrupt practices adopted by previous governments.