Saad Hariri

Several people are shown in a street throwing items at a tank and other armored vehicles.

Riots in Lebanon as West calls for quick Cabinet formation

Tension intensified in Lebanon on Friday, with riots leaving more than two dozen people injured in the northern city of Tripoli, including five soldiers who were attacked with a hand grenade.

Riots in Lebanon as West calls for quick Cabinet formation
Several damaged houses are shown heavily damaged with entire walls missing.

Severe floods devastate parts of Germany and Belgium

Severe floods devastate parts of Germany and Belgium
Lebanese Prime Minister-Designate Saad Hariri is show with his hair slicked back and wearing a dark suit.

For 4th time, Hariri is back as PM in crisis-hit Lebanon

For 4th time, Hariri is back as PM in crisis-hit Lebanon
Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe is shown wearing a dark blue suit and striped tie with a US flag pin.

Iran, Russia accused of 2020 US presidential election meddling; Hariri asked to form a government again; Poland court ruling on abortion law

Iran, Russia accused of 2020 US presidential election meddling; Hariri asked to form a government again; Poland court ruling on abortion law
Men sit around a table.

Lebanon: The lynchpin in Syria’s conflict

Lebanon: The lynchpin in Syria’s conflict
Cars pass next to a poster depicting Saad Hariri, who has resigned as Lebanon's prime minister, in Beirut

Lebanon wants to know: Is our prime minister a prisoner?

Saad Hariri, who became Lebanon's prime minister less than a year ago, sparked a national crisis when he resigned on Nov. 4 in a televised address from Saudi Arabia. Then he was not heard from for days.

Lebanon wants to know: Is our prime minister a prisoner?
People walk next to a poster depicting Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri

Talk of war and instability are all too familiar in Lebanon

Saad Hariri, who became prime minister for the second time less than a year ago in a government of national unity, cited the dominance of Lebanon by Iran and its ally Hezbollah and threats to his life as being behind his decision to resign.

Talk of war and instability are all too familiar in Lebanon
Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri, seen on Oct. 24, 2017, before stepping down.

Lebanon's prime minister just resigned, saying he fears for his life

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced his resignation Saturday, citing Iran's "grip" on the country and threats to his life.

Lebanon's prime minister just resigned, saying he fears for his life
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Watch live: Trump hosts Lebanese prime minister at White House

US President Donald Trump met Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri in Washington this afternoon for talks on issues including refugees and combatting terrorism.

Watch live: Trump hosts Lebanese prime minister at White House

Beirut Blast 'Kills Intelligence Official Wissam al-Hassan'

Senior Lebanese intelligence official Wissam al-Hassan was among at least eight people killed in a massive car bomb attack in central Beirut, state media say.

Beirut Blast 'Kills Intelligence Official Wissam al-Hassan'
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A Vote Against Hezbollah

Final election results in Lebanon show that the March 14th coalition, a pro-Western alliance, has defeated Hezbollah and its allies in a tight race and will retain a majority in Parliament.

A Vote Against Hezbollah
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Relative quiet in Lebanon

The World's Aaron Schachter reports that Lebanon has stepped back from the brink as violence between political factions has diminished

Relative quiet in Lebanon
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Close-up view of Beirut stand-off

Anchor Marco Werman gets an update on the tensions in Beirut, Lebanon from reporter Ben Gilbert; the neighborhood where Gilbert lives was seized by Hezbollah militants

Close-up view of Beirut stand-off