Lebanese PM says investigation launched into Beirut blast
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Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said in response to the explosion in Beirut that his government and the security and legal organizations were investigating the circumstances of the attack and would persecute the culprits, punish them and prevent any attempt to return terror attacks to Lebanon.
Lebanese media reported that Mikati and President Michel Suleiman were monitoring the investigation and the steps taken to assist the injured. Eight people were killed in the car bomb attack and at least 78 were injured. (Roi Kais)
