Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Saturday denied interfering in the judiciary but said there were “shortcomings” in its work, after a series of rulings against banks that have led them to declare a strike next week. Mikati spoke after an exceptional cabinet session convened to discuss the rulings against banks, seven of which have had their assets frozen by judicial orders since March 14. Banks plan a two-day strike from Monday in response. Mikati, who said on Friday actions taken by some judges were heightening tensions in Lebanon, said he had proposed senior members of the judiciary a…