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

American diplomat David Schenker tells Lebanese president he hopes talks are wrapped up quickly with a positive outcome

In indirect talks hosted by UN and mediated by US, delegates from two sides will sit in the same tent but reportedly not talk to each other; both say no normalization in sight

Wednesday's negotiations aimed only at solving minor border dispute to allow offshore drilling in disputed areas, Jerusalem stresses; senior official expects results within months

In blow to French efforts to solve political and economic crisis, Adib steps down after terror organization and Shiite group insist on maintaining control of Finance Ministry

Lebanese president makes appeal in speech to UN, saying that economic collapse, Beirut blast, political deadlock pose threat to country's continued existence

Michael Aoun criticizes allies Hezbollah and Amal for insisting on holding onto Finance Ministry portfolio and naming Shiite ministers in the cabinet

Companies Arch Consulting and Meamar Construction targeted 'for being owned, controlled, or directed' by terrorist group

Michel Aoun's comments to France's BFM TV come as Israel and UAE announce normalization of ties

Many Lebanese, distrustful of notoriously corrupt government, believe best hope for justice is in inquiry by outsiders; US assessment says blast likely sparked by maintenance work