Lebanon Demands Answers from Saudis

The Lebanese president has asked Saudi Arabia to clarify the situation of Prime Minister Saad Hariri, who announced his resignation in Riyadh. Michel Aoun has not accepted the shock resignation of a week ago, suggesting words attributed to Mr Hariri should be treated with caution.

Also in the programme; another major pro-independence demonstration in the Catalan capital Barcelona; and the music of the legendary jazz musician Theolonius Monk celebrated on his centenary.

Picture: A poster in Beirut depicting Saad al-Hariri and the slogan 'we are with you'. Credit: Reuters/Mohamed Azakir