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

Former PM says guilty verdict for one Hezbollah member in assassination demonstrated court's objectivity and 'high credibility'

Hezbollah refusing to hand over 4 defendants, tried in absentia, for bombing that killed Rafik Hariri, 21 others; 'circumstantial' evidence largely based on mobile phone records

Hezbollah members on trial in absentia face Friday ruling at Hague tribunal, after lengthy trial based almost entirely on phone records

Blast reportedly occurred some 500 yards away from his motorcade during June 17 tour of Bekaa Valley; Hariri kept incident quiet to avoid inflaming sectarian tensions

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

Despite rainfall, crowds demanding change in ruling class gather in central Beirut, rallying at barricades on road leading to parliament amid heavy deployment of security forces

47 police officers injured in hours-long street battles in Beirut's key commercial district; rioters smash windows of private banks amid demands for regime changes

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