Protesters remained defiant Monday after supporters of main Shiite groups Hezbollah and Amal attacked demonstrators overnight, sparking a UN call to keep protests peaceful.

Lebanon protesters continue defiance despite Hezbollah attack

Clashes broke out between anti-government demonstrators and supporters of the Shi'ite groups Hezbollah and Amal in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, early on Monday, as tensions escalated when demonstrators blocked a main bridge.

Lebanese protesters clash with supporters of Hezbollah, Amal in Beirut

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Lebanon Protest: Hezbollah accuses the U.S of Interference in Lebanon

Lebanon marked 76 years of self-rule Friday, with protesters kicking off festivities nationwide instead of a military parade to mark what they say is a first year of "real independence".

Protesters see 'real independence' coming as Lebanon turns 76

Mass anti-government protests in several Arab countries are turning into competitions to determine who has the longer breath, the protesters or the government. In Algeria, Lebanon and Iraq, countries in which the leader was either forced to resign or has agreed to step down, authorities appear to be dragging their feet on handovers of power or agreed transitional power-sharing arrangements in the hope that protesters, determined to hold on to their street power until a political transition process is firmly in place, either lose their momentum or are racked by internal differences.

Middle East protests: A tug of war over who has the longer breath

Lebanon's parliament was blocked from holding its first session for two months on Tuesday after protesters prevented lawmakers from reaching the building, escalating a wave of demonstrations against rulers blamed for steering towards economic collapse.

Protests force Lebanese parliament to postpone session; banks reopen

Lebanon slid deeper into political crisis on Sunday after the withdrawal of a top candidate for prime minister narrowed the chances of creating a government needed to enact urgent reforms.

Lebanon is a sinking ship, parliament speaker warns

Three major Lebanese parties agreed to nominate Mohammad Safadi, a former finance minister, to become prime minister, three sources familiar with the situation said, suggesting progress towards a new government at a time of acute economic crisis.

Lebanon's Safadi emerges as prime minister of choice for three parties

President Michel Aoun said on Tuesday Lebanon faced a catastrophe if protesters did not go home, igniting a new wave of demonstrations during which a protester was shot and killed after an altercation with Lebanese soldiers near Beirut.

Man killed as protests sweep Lebanon after Aoun interview

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Main roads across Lebanon were closed on Wednesday in fresh protests after President Michel Aoun angered demonstrators by urging them to end their revolt against corruption among the country's ruling elite.

Lebanon slides deeper into chaos, no sign of new government

The United Nations urged Lebanon on Tuesday to form a competent new government that would be better placed to seek international aid, warning the country was in a critical financial and economic situation.

United Nations urges Lebanon to form government of 'competence', banks close

Banks and schools were closed in Lebanon on Tuesday as protesters tried to prevent employees from clocking in at state institutions nearly one month into an anti-graft street movement.

Lebanese banks, schools shut as protesters push on

Political talks to agree an urgently needed Lebanese government are still deadlocked, three senior sources said on Sunday, as the powerful Shi'ite group Hezbollah indicated it would not be forced into concessions.

Hezbollah says its 'arms won't be twisted' as Lebanon crisis deepens

A rationing of dollars by banks in protest-hit Lebanon sparked growing alarm on Saturday as some petrol pumps ran dry and grocery stores hiked prices. The president and banking officials responded by pledging to take steps to improve the situation and help businesses to stay open.

Fuel shortage, price hikes squeeze protest-hit Lebanon

Several petrol stations in protest-hit Lebanon stopped services Saturday, as reserves ran dry due to a shortage of US dollars to pay suppliers, a syndicate head said.

Petrol pumps shut down in protest-hit Lebanon over dollar shortage

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The World Bank urged protest-hit Lebanon on Wednesday to form a new government quickly, warning that an economic downturn would deepen poverty and worsen unemployment.

World Bank urges Lebanon to form government, warns of recession

Lebanese demonstrators hit the streets again on Tuesday evening to demand a new government, facing off in some areas with security forces attempting to re-open blockaded roads.

Lebanese protest again as army works to open blocked roads

Lebanese protesters demanding the overthrow of their country's elite poured onto the streets on Sunday (November 3) in the largest numbers since the government was toppled and hours after opposing supporters of President Michel Aoun staged a big rally.

Lebanese protesters wave flags, raise fortitude

Lebanese protesters demanding the overthrow of their country's elite returned to the streets on Sunday (November 3) evening in the largest numbers since the government was toppled and hours after opposing supporters of President Michel Aoun staged a big rally.

'Come on Beirut, revolt' - Lebanon's protesters return to streets

Demonstrators in Lebanon tried to block key roads Monday after a weekend of mass rallies confirmed that political promises had failed to extinguish the unprecedented protest movement.

Roads blocked as Lebanon protesters battle on

Thousands of backers of Lebanon's embattled president rallied Sunday in a show of support, after more than two weeks of massive nationwide anti-graft protests that brought down the government.

Thousands rally in support of Lebanese president

US President Donald Trump's administration is withholding $105 million in security aid for Lebanon, two US officials said on Thursday, two days after the resignation of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri.

US withholding $105 million in security aid for Lebanon: Report

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