Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) French President Emmanuel Macron will bring together world leaders via video on Sunday to pledge aid to help Lebanon rebuild after the devastating explosion that ripped through its capital, Beirut, five days ago. Protesters hurl rocks towards security forces during clashes in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, on Saturday. I will speak to all political forces to ask for a new pact," Macron said, according to an Elysee Palace aide. "I am here today to propose a new political pact. Parts of the demonstrations remained peaceful, while other parts were predominantly filled with angry protesters who faced off with security forces.

Source: CNN August 09, 2020 11:26 UTC