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

In blow to French efforts to solve political and economic crisis, Adib steps down after terror organization and Shiite group insist on maintaining control of Finance Ministry

France says 'not yet too late' to form government to deal with national crisis, after Beirut fails to meet obligations to Paris to do so within 15 days

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'

Amid political chaos following Beirut blast, Mustapha Adib named as favorite for job by 4 former premiers; Hezbollah chief says willing to mull changes to governance system