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Lebanese army investigates video of soldier firing at protesters

The Lebanese Army says it is investigating a soldier who appeared to be firing at protesters during the deadly unrest on Thursday that left seven dead.

Violent clashes broke out at the site of a protest called by Hezbollah to demand the removal of Judge Tarek Bitar from leading an inquiry into the Beirut port explosion.
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