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    Hariri: Things are 'positive'

    Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri indicated on Wednesday that he might withdraw his resignation next week, saying matters were “positive” and he would rescind his decision if they remained so, according to Reuters.

    Hariri stepped down from his post in a televised address on November 4 from Saudi Arabia and then remained in Riyadh, citing assassination threats as well as the negative impact of Hezbollah and its Iranian patron on Lebanon and the area.

    Upon his return home, Hariri announced he was putting his decision to resign on hold ahead of negotiations.

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