Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri resigned from his position abruptly Saturday, amid rumors of assassination attempts against him. Reportedly, he met with Saudi officials weeks ago. (Associated Press)
Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Saad Hariri (right) meets with Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati at Mr. Hariri's residence in Beirut on Wednesday. Lebanon's new Hezbollah-backed prime minister began the process of forming a new Cabinet on Wednesday, as calm returned to the country after two days of protests against the Iranian-backed militant group's growing influence. (Associated Press)
President Obama meets with Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)