Lebanon PM resigns, says fears for his life

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Beirut: Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced his resignation today, citing Iran's "grip" on the country and threats to his life.

"I announce my resignation from the post of prime minister," he said in a speech broadcast from Saudi Arabia by the Al-Arabiya news network. "I felt what was being covertly plotted to target my life," Hariri said.