Hariri Returns to Beirut after Paris Heart Operation

Prime Minister Saad Hariri returned Thursday evening to Beirut from Paris where he underwent a heart stent operation several days ago, his office said.

"He is scheduled to resume his official activities early next week," the office added in a statement.

Hariri’s private doctor Issam Yassine said Monday that the operation was successful and that Hariri was in good health.

"The medical procedure was precautionary," he added.