Timeline: Political unrest in Lebanon

Hezbollah leader defends decision to bring down Lebanon's government
Article | BEIRUT - The head of the militant Shiite Hezbollah movement on Sunday defended the decision to bring down Lebanon's government, arguing that the move was necessary to protect the country from the consequences of indictments expected soon from a controversial United Nations tribunal.

Political crisis shakes Lebanon
Article | CAIRO - Lebanon's government collapsed Wednesday, throwing the country into its biggest crisis since 2008 and marking a major setback for U.S. efforts to ensure stability in the combustible nation and region.

After government collapse, Hezbollah works to get more power in Lebanon
Article | BEIRUT - A day after toppling the Lebanese government, the Shiite Hezbollah movement and its allies were working to gain enough support in parliament to control the selection of Lebanon's next prime minister, Lebanese officials said.

Beirut quiet a day after Hezbollah pullout forces collapse of Lebanon's government
Article | BEIRUT- The Lebanese capital was largely quiet on Thursday, one day after the collapse of the country's government, as President Michel Suleiman took the first step towards putting together a new administration.