The New York Times > Opinion > Op-Ed Contributor: Blood, Smoke and Tears in Beirut

The New York Times > Opinion > Op-Ed Contributor: Blood, Smoke and Tears in Beirut: "Rafik Hariri, the former prime minister who was one of those killed in the attack, was a billionaire, and through his actions in office and his private investment was largely responsible for what has passed as financial stability here"