Beirut fallen

There is a big protest going on in Beirut, Lebanon. The Caveman in Beirut estimates that there are over 200,000 people involved. And then there's this:

Prime Minister Omar Karami just did it - he resigned right in front of the Parliament after a lengthy speech introduction in which he complained of personal attacks in the local Lebanese media. Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri objected, saying that proper procedure required that Karami notify him first, but it looks like what's done is done.

The government has fallen. And now the fun begins.

AP story of the resignation here.