25 January 2011 - 20:30

Saudi Arabia has advised its citizens not to travel to Lebanon after violence following the nomination of Shi'ite Hezbollah-backed premier, the kingdom said on Wednesday, in a potential economic blow to Beirut.

(AhlulBayt News Agency) - Saudi Arabia has advised its citizens not to travel to Lebanon after violence following the nomination of Shi'ite Hezbollah-backed premier, the kingdom said on Wednesday, in a potential economic blow to Beirut.

Tens of angry protesters burned tyres and blocked roads across Lebanon on Tuesday after Hezbollah-backed Najib Mikati was named prime minister.

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