Saudi Arabia Tells Lebanon Ambassador to Leave in 48 Hours

  • Lebanese minister’s comments on Yemen prompt backlash
  • Saudi Arabia has also recalled its ambassador from Beirut
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Saudi Arabia told Lebanon’s ambassador Fawzi Kabbara to leave the country within 48 hours following a widespread backlash over remarks made by his country’s Information Minister George Cordahi about the war in Yemen.