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Lebanon's parliament approved a state of emergency in the capital Beirut

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Lebanon's parliament has approved a state of emergency in the capital Beirut, granting the military sweeping powers amid rising popular anger and political uncertainty. The blast that killed more than 170 people and injured at least 6,000 others changed the face of the capital and forced the govt to resign. Before resigning, the govt declared a state of emergency in Beirut that granted the military sweeping powers.