NEW : Syrian forces open fire on anti - al - Assad protesters across Syria , Syrian media reports . Lebanese PM Mikati is staying in Damascus , despite his offer to leave . Mikati is backed by Syria . Blame over Lebanese intel chief 's death is largely aimed at Syrian government .
NEW : Syrian forces open fire on anti-al-Assad protesters across border , state media reports . Lebanese PM Mikati is staying in power , despite his offer to resign . Mikati is backed by Hezbollah . Blame over Lebanese intel chief 's death is largely aimed at Syrian regime .