Riyadh - Saudi Arabia urged Thursday Lebanese powers behind the current escalation to reconsider their moves and warned them against serving the interests of "foreign forces of extremism".
Beirut - A cautious calm prevailed Thursday across the Lebanese capital Beirut, a day after a labour union protest sparked armed clashes across the city.
Beirut - Lebanon's Labour Union cancelled Wednesday a scheduled demonstration to protest the high cost of living, after roads were blocked and tension prevailed in the streets.
Beirut - Dozens of pro-Syrian opposition followers Wednesday blocked roads leading to Beirut, a few hours before a scheduled protest by Lebanon's main labour union was due to start.