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.
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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.
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.
Lebanon’s prime minister just resigned, saying he fears for his life
US President Donald Trump met Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri in Washington this afternoon for talks on issues including refugees and combatting terrorism.
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.
