Two Lebanese ministers quit as global powers gather to discuss aid

Global leaders including US President Donald Trump are participating in Sunday's conference, which is co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and the United Nations

Two Lebanese ministers resigned a day after deadly protests against the government’s role in last week’s devastating blast in Beirut, as global leaders gathered to discuss aid to the country.

Information Minister Manal Abdel Samad submitted her resignation “in response to the public calls for change,” she said in a televised press conference on Sunday. Environment Minister Damianos Kattar also resigned on Sunday, according to Tele-Liban state television. Six lawmakers have resigned since last week.Outrage over the Aug. 4 explosion at the port is running high in Lebanon and beyond, with protesters demanding regime change and for the the government of