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BEIRUT: Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister said on Wednesday he’s no longer a candidate for the post, eliminating himself from consideration on the eve of scheduled consultations between the president and parliamentary blocs for naming a new premier. The move by Saad Hariri comes amid much uncertainty and heightened tensions following recent violence. There were several days of confrontations involving security …

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