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Lebanese security forces fired tear gas to disperse protesters outside the central bank on Tuesday night, facing off with dozens of people who pelted them with stones and fireworks.

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Lebanese security forces fired tear gas to disperse protesters outside the country's central bank on Tuesday evening, clashing with dozens of people who pelted them with stones and fireworks.