Opposition Protesters Paralyze Lebanon

Hezbollah-led protesters paralyzed Lebanon Tuesday, clashing with
government supporters and burning tires and cars on roads in and around
the capital to enforce a general strike aimed at toppling U.S.-backed
Prime Minister Fuad Saniora.

What had been planned as a peaceful
work-stoppage around the country turned into the worst violence since
the pro-Syrian Shiite Hezbollah and its allies launched a campaign two
months ago to oust the government.

Dozens were reported injured
in Beirut amid stone throwing, fist-fights and scattered gunfire.
Police said 34 people were injured by gunshots during clashes in
central and northern Lebanon, including two bodyguards of a prominent
pro-government politician. Commuters were stranded and business came to
halt in many parts of the capital.