Activists gather at beach in southern city of Sidon despite ban on protest; conservative Muslims arrive to disperse demonstrators, hold prayer service

Newcomers say they plan to form a unified bloc in parliament, but remain divided on many issues, from the economy to their attitude toward Hezbollah

One provider only remains online, after a resident donates diesel; nation continues to collapse within throes of worst financial and economic crisis in its history

Firm says activists stormed key substation and disconnected equipment, causing major disruptions amid ongoing crisis

Protester says low turnout is due to 'fear and weariness' and because 'people are exhausted'

Terror group stocking up on supplies, including fuel from Iran, as it prepares to protect its Shiite backers, assume an even larger role in society if country's leadership crumbles

Amid economic and political crises, Lebanese demonstrators adopt tactic used in past by Palestinians, others, which has fallen out of favor due to environmental impact

Hassan Diab ups pressure for new cabinet to be formed as Lebanese pound continues rapid collapse, trading at nearly 11,000 to the dollar on black market

Demonstration came in response to decision by top private institutions to price tuition based on a high exchange rate; no immediate reports of injuries

Former premier resigned a year ago amid nationwide protests over corruption, mismanagement of resources and a flunking economy -- problems that have worsened since his departure