Lebanon's PM Diab announces government's resignation amid popular outrage over Beirut blast

Lebanon's Prime Minister Hassan Diab has announced resignation of his government following a similar move by several ministers, and amid angry protests in the country that followed the devastating blast of August 4 in the Beirut port.

Speaking to people in a live televised address on Monday, Diab first blamed the explosion on mismanagement resulting from "endemic corruption" in the country.

"Today we follow the will of the people in their demand to hold accountable those responsible for the disaster that has been in hiding for seven years, and their desire for real change," he said, adding, "In the face of this reality ... I am announcing today the resignation of this government."

"May God save Lebanon, may God save Lebanon, may God save Lebanon."