(BBC) Lebanon's pro-Western government says it is determined to hold a presidential election, despite the assassination of another anti-Syrian politician. Prime Minister Fouad Siniora said the killers of MP Antoine Ghanim would not be allowed to succeed in their aims.
Syria has been accused of being behind the killing, but it denies involvement.
MPs are due to choose a new president next week. The killings of several anti-Syrian figures have left Lebanon's government with only a slim majority.
Banks, schools and government offices have been closed in Lebanon, as the country mourns Mr Ghanim , of the Maronite Phalange party.
The education ministry said schools and universities would remain closed again on Friday, when a funeral would be held.