Lebanon Leader to Stay in Power
<i> Associated Press</i>
BEIRUT —
At Syria’s urging, Prime Minister Rafik Hariri agreed Monday to stay in power, defusing the worst political crisis in Lebanon since civil war ended four years ago.
The decision followed 2 1/2 hours of talks with President Hafez Assad of Syria and underscored his control over Lebanon.
Political corruption scandals and Cabinet rifts pushed Hariri to resign Thursday. But aides, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Monday that he would return home to resume his duties.
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