Lebanon PM Saad Hariri 'suspends' resignation

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Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has "temporarily suspended" his surprise resignation, which he announced during a visit to Saudi Arabia two weeks ago.

Mr Hariri said he had presented his resignation to President Michel Aoun, but that he was asked to "put it on hold ahead of further consultations".

The two men held talks a day after Mr Hariri returned to the country.

Mr Aoun had insisted Mr Hariri submit his resignation in person, alleging it might have been made under duress.

(BBC)