Rafiq Hariri
Rafiq Hariri was a prominent Lebanese politician and businessman who served as the Prime Minister of Lebanon on several occasions in the 1990s and early 2000s. Born on July 1, 1944, in Sidon, Lebanon, he was a key figure in post-civil war Lebanon, known for his efforts to rebuild the country's economy and infrastructure. Hariri was a strong advocate for Lebanese sovereignty and sought to limit Syrian influence in Lebanon. His assassination on February 14, 2005, by a car bomb in Beirut shocked the nation and the world, leading to widespread protests and the eventual withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon. His death remains a pivotal moment in Lebanese history, influencing the political landscape for years to come.
Born on Nov 18, 1944 (80 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Egypt | 4 | 8.75 | 0.10% | +0% | 102,334,404 | 106,626 | $303,000 | 316$ |
| Iran | 2 | 6.50 | 0.07% | +10% | 83,992,949 | 60,764 | $610,000 | 441$ |
| Totals | 6 | 186,327,353 | 167,390 | $913,000 | 757$ |
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Iran:
Rafiq Hariri International Airport was closed for four hours during the funeral ceremony.
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Iran:
Rafiq Hariri is remembered on the anniversary of his martyrdom by Sheikh Naeem Qassem.
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Egypt:
Rafiq Hariri was a former Prime Minister of Lebanon who was assassinated in 2005.
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Egypt:
Rafiq Hariri was assassinated in 2005, which Saad Hariri commemorated in his message.
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Egypt:
Rafiq Hariri was assassinated in 2005, and his memory is honored by his son Saad Hariri.
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Egypt:
Rafiq Hariri was a former Prime Minister of Lebanon who was assassinated in 2005.
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