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New government in Lebanon amid deepening crisis

Lebanon has a new government, after more than a year of deadlock and economic collapse. Newshour speaks to the new Prime Minister Najib Mikati, who is Lebanon's richest man.

A new government has been announced in Lebanon - more than a year after the previous one quit following the Beirut port explosion. Newshour speaks to the new Prime Minister Najib Mikati, who is Lebanon's richest man.

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(Photo: Najib Mikati, Lebanon's wealthiest man, had been trying to form a government since July. Credit: Reuters)

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  • Fri 10 Sep 202120:06GMT

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