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Video: Lebanon's political discord
Political opposition and public cynicism of al-Hariri's re-nomination to form cabinet.
Last Modified: 17 Sep 2009 21:23 GMT

Having failed to form a new unity government Saad al-Hariri, the Lebanese prime minister designate, resigned in frustration last week only to be asked by the president to try again.

The move has led to renewed cynicism that politicians are acting in the best interests of the Lebanese people.

Al Jazeera's Zeina Awad reports from the Lebanese capital of Beirut on the political fallout of the decision.

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