Lebanese leaders in talks to save government

Lebanese government and party officials held talks on Tuesday to avert the collapse of Prime Minister Najib Mikati's government after he threatened to quit unless Lebanon helps pay for a UN-backed court investigating the killing of Rafik al-Hariri.

Powerful Hezbollah has said it opposes funding the tribunal which it describes as an Israeli tool aimed at targeting the militant group. It has enough votes with its ministerial allies to block any decision by the cabinet. (Reuters)