Rioters clash for hours with security forces guarding encampments, hurling stones, firecrackers, set fire to cars, tents; fighting threatens to plunge country into further chaos

Saturday clashes between demonstrators and security forces led to dozens being wounded

Lebanese security forces fire rubber bullets for first time since protests began in October, injuring at least 46 people in some of the worst violence in recent months

Drivers rescued from cars in cities south of Tel Aviv, as winter system blows through; Beirut also sees inundated roads

Supporters of terror group and allied Shiite movement Amal violently target demonstrators demanding that government not include existing political parties

Lawmakers had planned to discuss bill granting amnesty to thousands convicted of a range of offenses, angering anti-government demonstrators seeking overhaul of political class

Demonstrators say parliamentary meetings are unconstitutional when there is no government, clash with riot police who cordon off parliament building

Demonstrators vow to keep up their street movement until all their demands are met, including the formation of a technocratic government

Reported decision by State Department comes day after Israeli officials said diplomats had asked allies to condition funds on action against Hezbollah missile program

Demonstrations are fueled by local grievances but some activists' anti-Iranian rhetoric has caused concern in Tehran, which closely backs both countries' governments