As the economy lurches to a halt and protesters demand a reset of the post-civil war system of shared sectarian rule, Israel's northern neighbor could be on the brink of chaos

Saad Hariri says political shakeup is needed to solve national crisis, calls on the people to protect civil peace

Violence comes shortly after dozens of other backers of terror group attack anti-government demonstrators' roadblock

Official tells Reuters announcement that Saad Hariri is stepping down could come Tuesday or Wednesday

Mass protests over corruption and economic mismanagement have shuttered banks brought the economy to a halt, leading to fears of a collapse

Tens of thousands participate, linking north and south of country in demonstration rejecting sectarian affiliation and calling for unity

Demonstrators plan to join hands from Tripoli to Tyre, a 170-kilometer chain running through Beirut, as part of an unprecedented cross-sectarian mobilization

Military releases results of investigation into September 1 attack by Lebanese terror group, in which anti-tank missiles were fired at military vehicle, base, causing no injuries

Day after Nasrallah calls on supporters to stay home, warning of cvil war and claiming Israel exploits protests, crowds insist on removal of entire political class

Terror chief says though the demonstrations began spontaneously they are now being manipulated by domestic and regional rivals; Hezbollah supporters clash with demonstrators