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.
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.
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.
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced his resignation Saturday, citing Iran's "grip" on the country and threats to 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.
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.
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.
The World's Aaron Schachter reports that Lebanon has stepped back from the brink as violence between political factions has diminished
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