Samir Geagea calls for change of leadership, blames terror group for rapidly deteriorating economy and worsening relations with neighboring Arab countries
Escalation sees more than 540 people wounded as wrangling delays formation of new government to replace PM Saad Hariri's, who quit last year in the face of street protests
President Michel Aoun huddles with officials after a week of unrest that saw hundreds injured, property damaged; US reporter detained for broadcasting live to Israeli newspaper
Debt-burdened nation has been without a government since Saad Hariri resigned in October, as political parties fail to agree on makeup of new leadership team
Though Hassan Diab, a former education minister, is expected to get the needed backing of at least half of lawmakers, he will not have support of Sunni leaders
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