After French leader blasts terror group for political demands that prevented formation of government, organization says his threats of sanctions are 'unacceptable'

French president meets leaders, attends ceremonial events in effort to help country overcome major political and health crises

Former ambassador to Germany is backed as new leader, hours before visit by French president; says he aims to 'end the dangerous financial, economic and social drainage'

OPINION: Tuesday’s blasts are likely to bring popular support for the 'Party of God' to new lows. More than ever, the group will be compelled to turn its attention inward

Finance and justice ministers step down amid intense criticism of country's corrupt system, leaders' refusal of international probe; just 3 more resignations will topple government

Two cabinet members who sought to show solidarity with locals are chased away by a public enraged by government conduct

PM Diab says move 'only way' to stop reserves from depleting amid severe liquidity crunch and months of anti-establishment protests

Demonstrators say new government fails to address their demands and cannot rescue the ailing country

Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Hassan Diab and backed by Hezbollah seen as unlikely to satisfy protests that have shaken the country

Security forces fire tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets at demonstrators who throw rocks as anti-government protests continue to escalate in a week of rioting