BEIRUT (Reuters) - Clashes between supporters of Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, Saad al-Hariri, and Shi’ite groups Hezbollah and Amal erupted into gunfire in Beirut late on Monday, state news agency NNA reported.
The clashes marked the second consecutive night of violence linked to Lebanon’s political crisis, threatening to tip largely peaceful demonstrations directed at the country’s ruling elite in a more bloody direction.
A video posted by Lebanese broadcaster LBCI showed heavy gunfire around Cola bridge in Beirut. The source of the gunfire was not immediately clear. No injuries were reported.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraqi parliament debates draft electoral law as protests escalate.
Turkey not resuming military operation in northeast Syria: security source.
Clashes, gunfire in Lebanon in second night of violence: state news agency.
Lebanon protesters defiant despite Hezbollah attack.
Iran Guard chief warns US and allies not to 'cross red lines'.
Thousands in Iran back gov't, oppose U.S. amid fuel crisis. Tehran launches pro-government protests in Iran.
Iran rejects US order to pay $180 mn over reporter's jailing.
Turkey's Erdogan in Qatar on first Arab trip since Syria offensive. Turkey's Erdogan in Qatar calls for 'swift' end to Gulf crisis.
Saudi detains nine academics, writers in new crackdown.
ASIA
Hong Kong's democrats sweep local elections in snub to Beijing-backed establishment.
China tries to brush off pro-democracy victory in Hong Kong election and blames ‘foreign forces’ for interfering.
China's UK ambassador: Uighur camps leak is 'fake news'.
UK calls for UN access to Chinese detention camps in Xinjiang.
Protests in Kyrgyzstan over alleged corruption.
North Korea says artillery fired in possible violation of 2018 pledge.
North Korea says it’s gained nothing from US but ‘betrayal’.
Australia probes Chinese political interference plot.
AFRICA
Official in Haftar's LNA says US drone shot down by mistake.
DR Congo protesters storm UN base in Beni.
West African states reject Guinea-Bissau ballot-stuffing claims.
Hundreds of Sudanese women march against violence.
Plane crashes into homes in Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least 29 people.
Tanzania's ruling party sweeps 99% of seats in local vote.
Egypt police raid news outlet after journalist arrest.
EUROPE
Spain election: Catalan party moves to back coalition in return for talks.
'China Cables': Germany under pressure to respond to Beijing's Uighur internment.
Report links Russian agents with 2015 poisoning in Bulgaria.
France unveils new measures to fight deadly domestic abuse.
Italian coast guard saves nearly 150 people from sinking migrant ship.
Thieves strike priceless treasure trove in Dresden museum heist.
Maurice Johnson, driver of truck found with 39 dead bodies east of London, pleads guilty to lesser charges.
Storms in France, Greece and Italy leave 'biblical destruction'.
AMERICAS
Schiff: Judiciary Committee to receive impeachment report 'soon after' Thanksgiving recess.
Bloomberg campaign chief: Trump is winning 2020 election right now.
US Congress to target Russian pipeline in defense bill.
Trump presents Conan the dog, 'incredible' hero of Baghdadi raid.
Trump defends intervening in war-crimes cases.
Uruguay opposition leads presidential vote with slim margin.
Bolivian leader agrees to withdraw military in deal to 'pacify' country.
Peru court orders release of opposition leader Keiko Fujimori.
Colombia: Protesters sceptical of Duque's call for dialogue.
Canada rail workers stage huge strike over fatigue and safety concerns.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
French and Sahel soldiers step up campaign against jihadists.
Europol disrupts Islamic State propaganda machine.
Philippine troops rescue couple abducted by Islamic militants.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street sets records on trade progress optimism.
Louis Vuitton buys jeweller Tiffany for $16bn.
Cybertruck: Tesla truck gets 150,000 orders despite launch gaffe.
British regulator denies Uber license to operate in London.
