In surprise trip to south of country, Najib Mikati meets UNIFIL chief, claims he seeks 'to reaffirm peace-loving Lebanon's respect for all legitimate international resolutions'

Najib Mikati calls Palestinian Authority president to decry 'flagrant violation of Lebanese sovereignty' in Ein El-Hilweh camp, where fighting between rival factions has killed 13

Fight between forces of Palestinian Authority leader Abbas and Islamist factions enters third day; two Lebanese soldiers also injured

Lebanon's PM hails rescue of man taken by unidentified assailants dressed as security personnel from a restaurant on the Beirut seafront

Ambassadors, representatives of US, France, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt meet Prime Minister Najib Mikati, warn if political impasse not resolved 'all ties' to be reconsidered

In final act, Hezbollah-aligned leader formalizes resignation of caretaker government, complicating chaos; thousands gather to bid farewell to former army chief as he leaves palace

Beirut has not had a functioning government since May, and currently operates in a limited caretaker capacity under Prime Minister Najib Mikati

Silo was scene of devastating blast that tore through city two years ago; blaze has been burning for past two weeks after summer heat ignited tons of fermented grains still at site

PM Mikati says terror group's actions are 'unacceptable' and expose country to 'unnecessary risks'; Hezbollah hails reconnaissance mission

Blast-shaken Beirut goes to polls for first time since financial mismanagement dragged it to brink of failed statehood, yet ruling elite expected to weather public anger