Lebanon PM hints at resignation over protests

Lebanon’s prime minister hints he might resign after violent protests against government corruption and political dysfunction focus on a monthlong trash crisis.

Tammam Salam says in a news conference that security forces who used force against protesters will be held accountable and that the right to demonstrate is protected by the constitution.

Salam tells the protesters he is ready to have a dialogue with them, as around 100 protesters chant “leave, leave.”

Salam’s comments on Sunday come a day after police firing tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons battle thousands of protesters in downtown Beirut.

— AP