In this photo released by Lebanon's official government photographer Dalati Nohra, Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, left, meets with Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, right, at the presidential summer residence in Beiteddine Palace, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009. Hariri said he is abandoning efforts to form a new government after parliament minority rejected his proposed list for a national unity Cabinet. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

In this photo released by Lebanon's official government photographer Dalati Nohra, Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, left, meets with Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, right, at the presidential summer residence in Beiteddine Palace, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009. Hariri said he is abandoning efforts to form a new government after parliament minority rejected his proposed list for a national unity Cabinet.

More Photos of

Explore Photos of Related Topics

  1. Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri (R) arrives to attend thef irst meeting of the newly formed cabinet at the presidential palace of Baabda, east of Beirut, on November 10, 2009. The new government was formed late on November 9 by Hariri following more than four months of tough negotiations with the Hezbollah-led opposition on the distribution of portfolios and the choice of ministers.
  2. In this photo released by Lebanon's official government photographer Dalati Nohra, Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri seen, during a press conference after meeting with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman at the presidential summer residence in Beiteddine Palace, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009. Hariri said he is abandoning efforts to form a new government after parliament minority rejected his proposed list for a national unity Cabinet.
  3. In this photo released by Lebanon's official government photographer Dalati Nohra, Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, left, meets with Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, right, at the presidential summer residence in Beiteddine Palace, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009. Hariri said he is abandoning efforts to form a new government after parliament minority rejected his proposed list for a national unity Cabinet.
  4. Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, center, Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri, right, and Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, left, attend a military parade to mark the 66th anniversary of Lebanon's independence, in central Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. Lebanon gained independence from France in 1943.
  5. Outgoing Lebanese Foreign Affairs Minister Fawzi Sallukh (L) shakes hands with newly-appointed Foreign Minister Ali Al-Shami (R) during a handover ceremony at the ministry' headquarters in Beirut on November 12, 2009. Prime Minister Saad Hariri formed the new unity government late November 9, 2009, after more than four months of difficult negotiations with the Hezbollah-led opposition.
  6. Newly-apointed Lebanese Foreign Minister Ali Al-Shami poses during a handover ceremony with outgoing FM Fawzi Sallukh (not pictured) at the ministry's headquarters in Beirut on November 12, 2009. Prime Minister Saad Hariri formed the new unity government late November 9, 2009 after more than four months of difficult negotiations with the Hezbollah-led opposition.
  7. Two Lebanese environmental activists wearing masks of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri, right, and Christian opposition leader Michel Aoun, left, play a short stunt show against climate change at a popular beach in Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday Nov. 12, 2009. The activity was organized by the global league of activists (IndyACT) to highlight the fact after more then three months of the endless fighting on Lebanese political gains it is time for Lebanon to engage the global community in the fight against climate change. The activist called for making climate change one of the new cabinet's top priorities.
  8. Outgoing Lebanese Foreign Affairs Minister Fawzi Sallukh (L) shakes hands with newly-appointed Foreign Minister Ali Al-Shami (R) during a handover ceremony at the ministry' headquarters in Beirut on November 12, 2009. Prime Minister Saad Hariri formed the new unity government late November 9, 2009, after more than four months of difficult negotiations with the Hezbollah-led opposition.
  9. Newly-apointed Lebanese Foreign Minister Ali Al-Shami poses during a handover ceremony with outgoing FM Fawzi Sallukh (not pictured) at the ministry's headquarters in Beirut on November 12, 2009. Prime Minister Saad Hariri formed the new unity government late November 9, 2009 after more than four months of difficult negotiations with the Hezbollah-led opposition.
  10. Hezbollah supporters shout slogans during a televised speech by the leader of the militant Shiite Muslim group Hassan Nasrallah on the occasion of Martyr's Day in the southern suburbs of Beirut November 11, 2009. Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki has said he hopes stability will flourish in Lebanon with the formation of a new national unity government, Fars news agency reported. Lebanon's incoming Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced earlier this week the new cabinet line-up after nearly five months of tough negotiations with his rivals in the Iran- and Syria-backed Hezbollah-led alliance.
  11. Hezbollah fighters parade during a ceremony organized by the militant Shiite Muslim group on the occasion of Martyr's Day in the southern suburbs of Beirut November 11, 2009. Lebanon's incoming Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced earlier this week the new cabinet line-up after nearly five months of tough negotiations with his rivals in the Iran- and Syria-backed Hezbollah-led alliance.
  12. Mothers of killed Hezbollah fighters attend a ceremony organized by the militant Shiite Muslim group on the occasion of Martyr's Day in the southern suburbs of Beirut November 11, 2009. Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki has said he hopes stability will flourish in Lebanon with the formation of a new national unity government, Fars news agency reported. Lebanon's incoming Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced earlier this week the new cabinet line-up after nearly five months of tough negotiations with his rivals in the Iran- and Syria-backed Hezbollah-led alliance.
  13. Hezbollah fighters, holding up national flags and the yellow flag of the militant Shiite Muslim group, parade on the occasion of Martyr's Day in the southern suburbs of Beirut November 11, 2009. Lebanon's incoming Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced earlier this week the new cabinet line-up after nearly five months of tough negotiations with his rivals in the Iran- and Syria-backed Hezbollah-led alliance.
  14. Hezbollah supporters watch a televised speech by the Lebanese Shiite group's chief Hassan Nasrallah on a big screen during an outdoor ceremony to mark Martyrs Day in the southern suburbs of Beirut on November 11, 2009. Lebanon's incoming Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced on November 9 the new cabinet line-up after nearly five months of tough negotiations with his rivals in the Iran- and Syria-backed Hezbollah-led alliance.
  15. Hezbollah supporters watch a televised speech by the Lebanese Shiite group's chief Hassan Nasrallah on a big screen during an outdoor ceremony to mark Martyrs Day in the southern suburbs of Beirut on November 11, 2009. Lebanon's incoming Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced on November 9 the new cabinet line-up after nearly five months of tough negotiations with his rivals in the Iran- and Syria-backed Hezbollah-led alliance.
  16. Hezbollah fighters parade during a ceremony organized by the militant Shiite Muslim group on the occasion of Martyr's Day in the southern suburbs of Beirut November 11, 2009. Lebanon's incoming Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced earlier this week the new cabinet line-up after nearly five months of tough negotiations with his rivals in the Iran- and Syria-backed Hezbollah-led alliance.

Recent Photos From The Wire

  1. Italian Team Azzura, led by skipper Francesco Bruni, competes against Emirates Team New Zealand during the final of the Louis Vuitton Trophy in Nice, southeastern France, November 22, 2009. Team Azzura won.
  2. Gold medallist Liao Hui of China competes in the men's 69kg Group A weightlifting clean & jerk competition at the World Weightlifting Championship in Goyang, north of Seoul, November 22, 2009.
  3. Italian Team Azzura, led by skipper Francesco Bruni, competes against Emirates Team New Zealand during the final of the Louis Vuitton Trophy in Nice, southeastern France, November 22, 2009. Team Azzura won.
  4. BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 22: Steve Smith of Australia celebrates taking the wicket of Matthew Hayden of the ACA All*Stars during the Twenty20 exhibition match between Australia and the ACA All*Stars at The Gabba on November 22, 2009 in Brisbane, Australia.
  5. BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 22: Steve Smith of Australia takes the wicket of Matthew Hayden of the ACA All*Stars during the Twenty20 exhibition match between Australia and the ACA All*Stars at The Gabba on November 22, 2009 in Brisbane, Australia.
  6. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem November 22, 2009.
  7. CENTURION, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 22: Luke Wright of England celebrates the wicket of JP Duminy of South Africa during the coin toss at the start of the 2nd ODI match between South Africa and England from SuperSport Park on November 22, 2009 in Centurion, South Africa.
  8. CENTURION, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 22: Luke Wright of England celebrates the wicket of JP Duminy of South Africa during the coin toss at the start of the 2nd ODI match between South Africa and England from SuperSport Park on November 22, 2009 in Centurion, South Africa.
  9. CENTURION, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 22: Andrew Strauss and Paul Collingwood of England celebrates the wicket of Hashim Amla of South Africa during the coin toss at the start of the 2nd ODI match between South Africa and England from SuperSport Park on November 22, 2009 in Centurion, South Africa.
  10. JERUSALEM - NOVEMBER 22: Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak attends the weekly cabinet meeting on November 22, 2009 in Jerusalem, Israel. According to reports, some Likud ministers are displeased by the PM Netanyahu's announcement that the appointment of a new attorney general should be based on the recommendation of the justice minister.
  11. South Africa's Alviro Petersen plays a stroke shot during the One Day International cricket match against England at Supersport Park in Centurion, South Africa, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.
  12. A Tibetan exile weaves a carpet during an exhibition at Thank You India festival in Bangalore, India, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. Tibetan exiles in India are observing a three-day Thank You India Festival in Bangalore starting Sunday to commemorate 50 years in exile of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan people, and to express gratitude to India.
  13. Tibetan exiles prepare an art work on the floor using colored powder at Thank You India festival in Bangalore, India, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. Tibetan exiles in India are observing a three-day Thank You India Festival in Bangalore starting Sunday to commemorate 50 years in exile of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan people, and to express gratitude to India.
  14. Tibetan exiles sing during Thank You India festival in Bangalore, India, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. Tibetan exiles in India are observing a three-day Thank You India Festival in Bangalore starting Sunday to commemorate 50 years in exile of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan people, and to express gratitude to India.
  15. South Africa's Alviro Petersen reacts after his half century during the One Day International cricket match against England at Supersport Park in Centurion, South Africa, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009.
  16. President Reinhard Rauball speaks during the annual meeting of German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. The traditional soccer club celebrates its 100th year anniversary this year.