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Syrians walk under a billboard showing Syrian President Bashar ...

(AP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:50:17 GMT

(AP) - Syrians walk under a billboard showing Syrian President Bashar Assad, at the old city in Damascus, Syria, Saturday July 4, 2009. Syria's leader sent a July 4 message full of praise to President Barack Obama on Friday and invited him to visit Syria, the latest signs Damascus is hedging its bets in Mideast politics, warming up to its rival the United States at a time when its longtime ally Iran is in turmoil. (AP Photo/Ola Rifai).

Syrians walk at the old city in Damascus, Syria, where a big ...

(AP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:48:59 GMT

(AP) - Syrians walk at the old city in Damascus, Syria, where a big billboard showing Syrian President Bashar Assad and reading in Arabic: �Assad� Syria, the castle of resistance and confrontation ' is seen ,on Saturday July 4, 2009. Syria's leader sent a July 4 message full of praise to President Barack Obama on Friday and invited him to visit Syria, the latest signs Damascus is hedging its bets in Mideast politics,warming up to its rival the United States at a time when its longtime ally Iran is in turmoil.. (AP Photo/Ola Rifai)

Syrians walk next to a vendor� stickers of Syrian President ...

(AP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:08:42 GMT

(AP) - Syrians walk next to a vendor� stickers of Syrian President Bashar Assad, in Damascus, Syria, Friday July 3, 2009. Syria's leader sent a July 4 message full of praise to President Barack Obama on Friday and invited him to visit Syria, the latest signs Damascus is hedging its bets in Mideast politics, warming up to its rival the United States at a time when its longtime ally Iran is in turmoil. The United States and its Arab allies have been hoping to pull Syria out of the fold of Iran and Islamic militant groups in the region. (AP Photo/Ola Rifai)

A view of the US Treasury. The US Treasury Department said it ...

(AFP/File) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:20:20 GMT

(AFP/File) - A view of the US Treasury. The US Treasury Department said it froze the assets of Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, an adviser to the commander of Iran's Qods Force, an arm of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and Shiite "extremist" group Kata'ib Hezbollah for being a security threat in Iraq(AFP/File/Karen Bleier)

Relatives of Lebanese Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot outside her ...

(AP) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:47:26 GMT

(AP) - Relatives of Lebanese Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot outside her home in the Aisha Bakkar neighborhood on Sunday, react during her funeral procession in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, June 30, 2009. The Sunni woman was killed in a gunbattle Sunday evening between Sunni supporters of Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, and rival followers of the Hezbollah-allied Shiite Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

Relatives of Lebanese Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot outside her ...

(AP) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:40:06 GMT

(AP) - Relatives of Lebanese Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot outside her home in the Aisha Bakkar neighborhood on Sunday, carry her coffin during the funeral procession in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, June 30, 2009. The Sunni woman was killed in a gunbattle Sunday evening between Sunni supporters of Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, and rival followers of the Hezbollah-allied Shiite Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Relatives of Lebanese Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot outside her ...

(AP) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:39:34 GMT

(AP) - Relatives of Lebanese Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot outside her home in the Aisha Bakkar neighborhood on Sunday, carry her coffin during the funeral procession in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, June 30, 2009. The Sunni woman was killed in a gun battle Sunday evening between Sunni supporters of Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, and rival followers of the Hezbollah-allied Shiite Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

A Lebanese soldier keeps watch over an area during the funeral ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:19:51 GMT

(Reuters) - A Lebanese soldier keeps watch over an area during the funeral of Zeina al-Miri in Beirut June 30, 2009. Al-Miri died during the gunfire that erupted in the Aicha Bakkar area when Sunni Muslim followers of anti-Syrian Saad al-Hariri's Future movement clashed with supporters of the pro-Syrian Amal Movement, which is led by Shi'ite parliament speaker Nabih Berri. REUTERS/ Sharif Karim (LEBANON CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS)

Relatives of Lebanese Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot outside her ...

(AP) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:09:17 GMT

Relatives of Lebanese Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot outside her ...

(AP) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:08:38 GMT

(AP) - Relatives of Lebanese Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot outside her home in the Aisha Bakkar neighborhood on Sunday, shout slogans as they carry her coffin during the funeral procession in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, June 30, 2009. The Sunni woman was killed in a gunbattle Sunday evening between Sunni supporters of Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, and rival followers of the Hezbollah-allied Shiite Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

A Lebanese soldier stands guard, right, as relatives of Zeina ...

(AP) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:07:57 GMT

(AP) - A Lebanese soldier stands guard, right, as relatives of Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot outside her home in the Aisha Bakkar neighborhood on Sunday, carry her coffin during the funeral procession in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, June 30, 2009. The Sunni woman was killed in a gunbattle Sunday evening between Sunni supporters of Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, and rival followers of the Hezbollah-allied Shiite Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

A relative of Lebanese Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot outside ...

(AP) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:07:36 GMT

(AP) - A relative of Lebanese Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot outside her home in the Aisha Bakkar neighborhood on Sunday, reacts during the funeral procession in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, June 30, 2009. The Sunni woman was killed in a gunbattle Sunday evening between Sunni supporters of Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, and rival followers of the Hezbollah-allied Shiite Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

A relative mourns for Zeina al-Miri as supporters carry her ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:07:11 GMT

(Reuters) - A relative mourns for Zeina al-Miri as supporters carry her coffin during her funeral in Beirut June 30, 2009. Al-Miri died during the gunfire that erupted in the Aicha Bakkar area when Sunni Muslim followers of anti-Syrian Saad al-Hariri's Future movement clashed with supporters of the pro-Syrian Amal Movement, which is led by Shi'ite parliament speaker Nabih Berri. REUTERS/ Sharif Karim (LEBANON CONFLICT POLITICS)

The father, right, of Lebanese Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot ...

(AP) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:07:05 GMT

(AP) - The father, right, of Lebanese Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot outside her home in the Aisha Bakkar neighborhood on Sunday, reacts during her funeral procession in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, June 30, 2009. The Sunni woman was killed in a gunbattle Sunday evening between Sunni supporters of Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, and rival followers of the Hezbollah-allied Shiite Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Relatives of Lebanese Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot outside her ...

(AP) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:04:44 GMT

The daughter, center, of Lebanese Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot ...

(AP) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:51:03 GMT

(AP) - The daughter, center, of Lebanese Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot outside her home in the Aisha Bakkar neighborhood on Sunday, reacts during the funeral procession of her mother in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, June 30, 2009. The Sunni woman was killed in a gunbattle Sunday evening between Sunni supporters of Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, and rival followers of the Hezbollah-allied Shiite Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

Relatives of Zeina al-Miri carry her coffin during her funeral ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:50:34 GMT

(Reuters) - Relatives of Zeina al-Miri carry her coffin during her funeral in Beirut June 30, 2009. Al-Miri died during the gunfire that erupted in the Aicha Bakkar area when Sunni Muslim followers of anti-Syrian Saad al-Hariri's Future movement clashed with supporters of the pro-Syrian Amal Movement, which is led by Shi'ite parliament speaker Nabih Berri. REUTERS/Sharif Karim (LEBANON CONFLICT POLITICS)

Relatives of Zeina al-Miri carry her coffin during her funeral ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:48:21 GMT

Relatives of Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot outside her home in ...

(AP) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:45:36 GMT

(AP) - Relatives of Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot outside her home in the Aisha Bakkar neighborhood on Sunday, carry her coffin during the funeral procession in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, June 30, 2009. The Sunni woman was killed in a gunbattle Sunday evening between Sunni supporters of Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, and rival followers of the Hezbollah-allied Shiite Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

The daughter, right, of Lebanese Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot ...

(AP) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:41:59 GMT

(AP) - The daughter, right, of Lebanese Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot outside her home in the Aisha Bakkar neighborhood on Sunday, reacts during the funeral procession of her mother in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, June 30, 2009. The Sunni woman was killed in a gunbattle Sunday evening between Sunni supporters of Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, and rival followers of the Hezbollah-allied Shiite Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

Relatives of Zeina al-Miri carry her coffin during her funeral ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:41:44 GMT

(Reuters) - Relatives of Zeina al-Miri carry her coffin during her funeral in Beirut June 30, 2009. Al-Miri died during the gunfire that erupted in the Aicha Bakkar area when Sunni Muslim followers of anti-Syrian Saad al-Hariri's Future movement clashed with supporters of the pro-Syrian Amal movement, which is led by Shi'ite parliament speaker Nabih Berri. REUTERS/ Sharif Karim (LEBANON CONFLICT POLITICS)

Relatives of Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot outside her home in ...

(AP) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:39:36 GMT

(AP) - Relatives of Zeina Miri, 30, who was shot outside her home in the Aisha Bakkar neighborhood on Sunday, react during her funeral procession in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, June 30, 2009. The Sunni woman was killed in a gunbattle Sunday evening between Sunni supporters of Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, and rival followers of the Hezbollah-allied Shiite Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

Two Lebanese soldiers are pictured standing guard in downtown ...

(AFP/File) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:51:30 GMT

(AFP/File) - Two Lebanese soldiers are pictured standing guard in downtown Beirut. Lebanon's military prosecutor has charged three suspects allegedly linked to Al-Qaeda with planning terrorist attacks in Lebanon and Syria, a judicial source said.(AFP/File/Joseph Barrak)

Lebanese soldiers and residents gather next to burning tyres, ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:34:46 GMT

(Reuters) - Lebanese soldiers and residents gather next to burning tyres, lit at the scene of a clash that happened in Beirut on Sunday between supporters of the pro-Syrian Amal Movement led by Shi'ite parliament speaker Nabih Berri and the anti-Syrian Saad al-Hariri's Future movement, June 29, 2009. The Lebanese army said on Sunday it would open fire on any armed person appearing on the streets, after a brief clash between supporters of rival political factions in western Beirut killed one person. REUTERS/ Sharif Karim (LEBANON CONFLICT POLITICS)

A Lebanese policeman drives a scooter past burning tyres, lit ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:12:36 GMT

(Reuters) - A Lebanese policeman drives a scooter past burning tyres, lit at the scene of a clash that happened in Beirut on Sunday between supporters of the pro-Syrian Amal Movement led by Shi'ite parliament speaker Nabih Berri and the anti-Syrian Saad al-Hariri's Future movement, June 29, 2009. The Lebanese army said on Sunday it would open fire on any armed person appearing on the streets, after a brief clash between supporters of rival political factions in western Beirut killed one person. REUTERS/Sharif Karim (LEBANON CONFLICT POLITICS)

Lebanese soldiers stop vehicles at a checkpoint, at the area ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:11:29 GMT

(Reuters) - Lebanese soldiers stop vehicles at a checkpoint, at the area of a clash that happened in Beirut on Sunday between supporters of the pro-Syrian Amal Movement led by Shi'ite parliament speaker Nabih Berri and the anti-Syrian Saad al-Hariri's Future movement, June 29, 2009. The Lebanese army said on Sunday it would open fire on any armed person appearing on the streets, after a brief clash between supporters of rival political factions in western Beirut killed one person. REUTERS/ Sharif Karim (LEBANON CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS)

Lebanese soldiers arrive at the scene as angry Sunni protesters ...

(AP) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:05:30 GMT

(AP) - Lebanese soldiers arrive at the scene as angry Sunni protesters set tires ablaze a day after a fighting between supporters of Saad Hariri, a Sunni who leads the parliamentary majority, and rival followers of the Hezbollah-allied Shiite parliament speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2009. Security officials said one civilian was killed and three others were wounded in the first outbreak of violence since this month's elections. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Tawil)

Angry Sunni protesters set tires ablaze a day after a fighting ...

(AP) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:05:08 GMT

(AP) - Angry Sunni protesters set tires ablaze a day after a fighting between supporters of Saad Hariri, a Sunni who leads the parliamentary majority, and rival followers of the Hezbollah-allied Shiite parliament speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2009. Security officials said one civilian was killed and three others were wounded in the first outbreak of violence since this month's elections. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Tawil)

Lebanese soldiers and residents gather next to burning tyres, ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:57:23 GMT

Tires burn after angry Sunni protesters set them ablaze to close ...

(AP) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:56:29 GMT

(AP) - Tires burn after angry Sunni protesters set them ablaze to close the road as Lebanese soldiers stand by their armored vehicle, left, a day after a fighting between supporters of Saad Hariri, a Sunni who leads the parliamentary majority, and rival followers of the Hezbollah-allied Shiite parliament speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2009. Security officials said one civilian was killed and three others were wounded in the first outbreak of violence since this month's elections. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Tawil)

A man removes broken glass from a damaged car a day after a ...

(AP) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:56:19 GMT

(AP) - A man removes broken glass from a damaged car a day after a fighting between supporters of Saad Hariri, a Sunni who leads the parliamentary majority, and rival followers of the Hezbollah-allied Shiite parliament speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2009. Security officials said one civilian was killed and three others were wounded in the first outbreak of violence since this month's elections. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

Tires burn after angry Sunni protesters set them ablaze to close ...

(AP) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:56:09 GMT

(AP) - Tires burn after angry Sunni protesters set them ablaze to close the road as Lebanese soldiers secure the area a day after a fighting between supporters of Saad Hariri, a Sunni who leads the parliamentary majority, and rival followers of the Hezbollah-allied Shiite parliament speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2009. Security officials said one civilian was killed and three others were wounded in the first outbreak of violence since this month's elections. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Tawil)

People gather near a damaged car a day after a fighting between ...

(AP) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:55:59 GMT

(AP) - People gather near a damaged car a day after a fighting between supporters of Saad Hariri, a Sunni who leads the parliamentary majority, and rival followers of the Hezbollah-allied Shiite parliament speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2009. Security officials said one civilian was killed and three others were wounded in the first outbreak of violence since this month's elections. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

A Lebanese soldier pushes burning tires aside after angry Sunni ...

(AP) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:55:39 GMT

(AP) - A Lebanese soldier pushes burning tires aside after angry Sunni protesters set them ablaze to close the road a day after a fighting between supporters of Saad Hariri, a Sunni who leads the parliamentary majority, and rival followers of the Hezbollah-allied Shiite parliament speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2009. Security officials said one civilian was killed and three others were wounded in the first outbreak of violence since this month's elections. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Tawil)

A Lebanese resident covers his shattered car window at the scene ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:54:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Lebanese resident covers his shattered car window at the scene of a clash that happened in Beirut on Sunday between supporters of the pro-Syrian Amal Movement led by Shi'ite parliament speaker Nabih Berri and the anti-Syrian Saad al-Hariri's Future movement, June 29, 2009. The Lebanese army said on Sunday it would open fire on any armed person appearing on the streets, after a brief clash between supporters of rival political factions in western Beirut killed one person. REUTERS/ Sharif Karim (LEBANON CONFLICT POLITICS)

People are seen through a bullet riddled car window a day after ...

(AP) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:49:34 GMT

(AP) - People are seen through a bullet riddled car window a day after a fighting between supporters of Saad Hariri, a Sunni who leads the parliamentary majority, and rival followers of the Hezbollah-allied Shiite parliament speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2009. Security officials said one civilian was killed and three others were wounded in the first outbreak of violence since this month's elections. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

A man looks through bullet riddled car window a day after a ...

(AP) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:49:23 GMT

(AP) - A man looks through bullet riddled car window a day after a fighting between supporters of Saad Hariri, a Sunni who leads the parliamentary majority, and rival followers of the Hezbollah-allied Shiite parliament speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2009. Security officials said one civilian was killed and three others were wounded in the first outbreak of violence since this month's elections. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

Lebanese soldiers and residents gather next to burning tyres, ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:45:08 GMT

Lebanese residents gather in an area, which the scene of a clash ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:39:34 GMT

(Reuters) - Lebanese residents gather in an area, which the scene of a clash that happened in Beirut on Sunday between supporters of the pro-Syrian Amal Movement led by Shi'ite parliament speaker Nabih Berri and the anti-Syrian Saad al-Hariri's Future movement, June 29, 2009. The Lebanese army said on Sunday it would open fire on any armed person appearing on the streets, after a brief clash between supporters of rival political factions in western Beirut killed one person. REUTERS/ Hussam Shbaro (LEBANON CONFLICT POLITICS)

A Lebanese woman reacts in front of a car, damaged by a clash ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:35:58 GMT

(Reuters) - A Lebanese woman reacts in front of a car, damaged by a clash that happened in Beirut on Sunday between supporters of the pro-Syrian Amal Movement led by Shi'ite parliament speaker Nabih Berri and the anti-Syrian Saad al-Hariri's Future movement, June 29, 2009. The Lebanese army said on Sunday it would open fire on any armed person appearing on the streets, after a brief clash between supporters of rival political factions in western Beirut killed one person. REUTERS/ Hussam Shbaro (LEBANON CONFLICT POLITICS)

A Lebanese woman runs past burning tyres, lit at the scene of ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:31:40 GMT

(Reuters) - A Lebanese woman runs past burning tyres, lit at the scene of a clash that happened in Beirut on Sunday between supporters of the pro-Syrian Amal Movement led by Shi'ite parliament speaker Nabih Berri and the anti-Syrian Saad al-Hariri's Future movement, in Beirut June 29, 2009. The Lebanese army said on Sunday it would open fire on any armed person appearing on the streets, after a brief clash between supporters of rival political factions in western Beirut killed one person. REUTERS/ Hussam Shbaro (LEBANON CONFLICT POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A Lebanese family flees with their belongings after clashes ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:30:51 GMT

(Reuters) - A Lebanese family flees with their belongings after clashes between supporters of Shiite group Amal and the Sunni group Future movement in Beirut June 28, 2009. The Lebanese army said on Sunday it would open fire on any armed person appearing on the streets, after a brief clash between supporters of rival political factions in western Beirut killed one person. Gunfire erupted in the Aicha Bakkar area when Sunni Muslim followers of anti-Syrian Saad al-Hariri's Future movement clashed with supporters of the pro-Syrian Amal Movement, which is led by Shi'ite parliament speaker Nabih Berri. REUTERS/ Mohamed Azakir (LEBANON CONFLICT POLITICS RELIGION)

Lebanese soldiers deploy in a street in Beirut, after clashes ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:28:41 GMT

(Reuters) - Lebanese soldiers deploy in a street in Beirut, after clashes between supporters of Shiite group Amal and the Sunni group Future movement June 28, 2009. The Lebanese army said on Sunday it would open fire on any armed person appearing on the streets, after a brief clash between supporters of rival political factions in western Beirut killed one person. Gunfire erupted in the Aicha Bakkar area when Sunni Muslim followers of anti-Syrian Saad al-Hariri's Future movement clashed with supporters of the pro-Syrian Amal Movement, which is led by Shi'ite parliament speaker Nabih Berri. REUTERS/ Mohamed Azakir (LEBANON CONFLICT POLITICS RELIGION)

Lebanese soldiers deploy in a street in Beirut, after clashes ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:26:25 GMT

Lebanese Prime Minister designate Saad Hariri, speaks to journalists ...

(AP) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:10:12 GMT

(AP) - Lebanese Prime Minister designate Saad Hariri, speaks to journalists at the Presidential palace, in Baabda east of Beirut, Lebanon, on Saturday June 27, 2009. Lebanon's president appointed parliamentary majority leader Saad Hariri, Saturday to become prime minister after his pro-Western coalition defeated a Hezbollah-led alliance in this month's election. The 39-year-old billionaire businessman Saad Hariri and son of a slain former prime minister replaces his ally Fuad Saniora, who held the post since 2005. (AP Photo/Ahmad Omar)

Lebanese Prime Minister designate Saad Hariri, left, stands ...

(AP) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:56:20 GMT

(AP) - Lebanese Prime Minister designate Saad Hariri, left, stands next to the outgoing Prime Minister Fuad Saniora, as the pray at the grave of slain former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri, in downtown of Beirut, Lebanon, on Satirday June 27, 2009. Lebanon's president appointed parliamentary majority leader Saad Hariri Saturday to become prime minister after his pro-Western coalition defeated a Hezbollah-led alliance in this month's election. The 39-year-old billionaire businessman Saad Hariri and son of a slain former prime minister replaces his ally Fuad Saniora, who held the post since 2005. (AP Photo/Ahmad Omar)

In this photo released by Lebanon's official government photographer ...

(AP) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:38:36 GMT

(AP) - In this photo released by Lebanon's official government photographer Dalati Nohra, Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, right, meets with Lebanese majority leader lawmaker Saad Hariri, left, at the Lebanese Presidential palace, in Baabda east of Beirut, Lebanon, on Friday June 26, 2009. Lebanon's president consulted with lawmakers Friday on their choice for a prime minister to unify the nation after parliamentary elections in which a pro-Western coalition defeated a Hezbollah-led alliance. In the same spirit, parliamentary majority leader Saad Hariri is tipped to be the next prime minister with support from both camps. (AP Photo/Dalati Nohra)

A picture released by the Hezbollah Press Office shows Hezbollah ...

(AFP/HO) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:25:29 GMT

(AFP/HO) - A picture released by the Hezbollah Press Office shows Hezbollah supremo Hassan Nasrallah (right) meeting Lebanese leader Saad in Beirut. Hariri was poised to be designated Lebanon's new prime minister after his party, which holds the majority in parliament, picked him for the top post(AFP/HO)

In this photo released by Hezbollah media office, Hezbollah ...

(AP) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:53:19 GMT

(AP) - In this photo released by Hezbollah media office, Hezbollah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah, right, meets with Lebanese majority leader lawmaker Saad Hariri, left, in Beirut, Lebanon, late Thursday June 25, 2009. Lebanon's Hezbollah says the group's chief met with the leader of the Western-backed parliament majority in another step ahead of the expected formation of a unity government. Hariri is expected to be nominated for the post. (AP Photo/Hezbollah Media Office)

Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah (R) meets ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:18:46 GMT

(Reuters) - Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah (R) meets with Lebanon's Parliament majority leader Saad al-Hariri in Beirut's suburbs June 25, 2009. Picture taken June 25, 2009. REUTERS/HANDOUT/ HEZBOLLAH MEDIA OFFICE (LEBANON POLITICS) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS