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Macron seeks 'new political pact' in Lebanon

France's President Emanuel Macron told angry protesters that French aid will not go to "corrupt hands" while announcing that he would seek a new political pact in Lebanon.

"I guarantee you this - aid will not go to corrupt hands," Macron told protesters in central Beirut.

"I will talk to all political forces to ask them for a new pact. I am here today to propose a new political pact to them."