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A UN inquiry into the killing of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri has found new evidence that he was probably killed by a suicide bomber. | A UN inquiry into the killing of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri has found new evidence that he was probably killed by a suicide bomber. |
Its latest report says investigators believe a man who died in the February 2005 blast is likely to have detonated a truck bomb which killed Mr Hariri. | Its latest report says investigators believe a man who died in the February 2005 blast is likely to have detonated a truck bomb which killed Mr Hariri. |
The report says new leads as to who was behind the attack in Beirut have been uncovered, but it does not elaborate. | The report says new leads as to who was behind the attack in Beirut have been uncovered, but it does not elaborate. |
Syria has denied involvement in the blast, in which 23 people died. | Syria has denied involvement in the blast, in which 23 people died. |
The report was delivered to UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on Monday by the inquiry's chief investigator, Belgian Serge Brammertz. | The report was delivered to UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on Monday by the inquiry's chief investigator, Belgian Serge Brammertz. |
It reinforces earlier suggestions that Mr Hariri was assassinated by a large truck bomb. | It reinforces earlier suggestions that Mr Hariri was assassinated by a large truck bomb. |
Tooth clue | Tooth clue |
Investigators believe the man detonated about 1,800kg (3,960lb) of explosives from either inside or directly in front of the truck. | Investigators believe the man detonated about 1,800kg (3,960lb) of explosives from either inside or directly in front of the truck. |
The document says a tooth found at the scene and believed to belong to the bomber had a distinctive crown, suggesting the attacker came from abroad, according to the Associated Press news agency. | The document says a tooth found at the scene and believed to belong to the bomber had a distinctive crown, suggesting the attacker came from abroad, according to the Associated Press news agency. |
It says investigators found 32 pieces of what are believed to be the bomber's remains, putting him between 20 and 25 years old. | It says investigators found 32 pieces of what are believed to be the bomber's remains, putting him between 20 and 25 years old. |
A previous leader of the inquiry, Detlev Mehlis, accused Syria of obstructing the investigation. | |
The latest report says Syria's co-operation with the inquiry has been "generally satisfactory". | |
However US ambassador to the UN John Bolton said the latest report did not mean Syria was in the clear. | |
Mr Hariri's death triggered huge demonstrations in Lebanon against the Syrians. | Mr Hariri's death triggered huge demonstrations in Lebanon against the Syrians. |
Damascus denied involvement but eventually bowed to international pressure, pulling out its troops after nearly 30 years of military presence. | Damascus denied involvement but eventually bowed to international pressure, pulling out its troops after nearly 30 years of military presence. |
The UN Security Council is due to meet on Friday to discuss Mr Brammertz's latest findings. | The UN Security Council is due to meet on Friday to discuss Mr Brammertz's latest findings. |
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