Draft civil marriage law submitted to Parliament Future bloc MP Serge Torsarkissian submitted a civil marriage draft law to Parliament Tuesday, saying he hopes it will bring an end to ongoing debate on the issue. Instead, the bill has already provoked criticism from activists.
Draft civil marriage law submitted to Parliament Future bloc MP Serge Torsarkissian submitted a civil marriage draft law to Parliament Tuesday, saying he hopes it will bring an end to ongoing debate on the issue. Instead, the bill has already provoked criticism from activists.
UN envoy to Yemen disappointed by Houthis' stance The U.N. envoy to Yemen has expressed "disappointment" over the refusal by the country's Shiite rebels to withdraw their fighters from state institutions and release the prime minister from house arrest.
Coalition forms in Lesotho after no clear winner With no clear winner of the Feb. 28 election, Lesotho is set to be ruled by another coalition, the leader of the main opposition announces.
Gasoline prices in Lebanon on the rise Fuel prices continued to increase across Lebanon, a statement released Wednesday by the Water and Energy Ministry showed.
Gasoline prices in Lebanon on the rise Fuel prices continued to increase across Lebanon, a statement released Wednesday by the Water and Energy Ministry showed.
Oil plunge slows Gulf deposit growth Low oil prices are slowing or reversing deposit growth at Gulf Arab banks, but not enough to cause the liquidity squeeze that bankers fear.
Saudi king keeps tight grip on oil Saudi Arabia’s subtle change in the lineup of energy policymaker since the accession of King Salman to the throne in late January appears to give the monarch’s inner circle a tighter grip on the kingdom’s oil strategy than previous rulers have enjoyed.
Netanyahu’s empty words Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial and long-anticipated speech to Congress Tuesday contained all of the predictable generalizations and sweeping statements that could have been expected, but whether or not it will have the intended outcome is more difficult to predict.
Netanyahu’s empty words Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial and long-anticipated speech to Congress Tuesday contained all of the predictable generalizations and sweeping statements that could have been expected, but whether or not it will have the intended outcome is more difficult to predict.
Much more is needed to overwhelm ISIS The intense debate taking place across the world in recent months about the precise nature of and motivating forces behind ISIS is impressive and useful, but still incomplete.
Is electrically boosting mental functions safe? Transcranial electrical stimulation, or “brain zapping” as it is often (erroneously) described, is garnering a fair amount of attention, both from academics and media.
Blatter wants points deductions for racial incidents Teams involved in racial incidents should suffer more severe punishment like the docking of league points, FIFA president Sepp Blatter says.
Blatter wants points deductions for racial incidents Teams involved in racial incidents should suffer more severe punishment like the docking of league points, FIFA president Sepp Blatter says.
Alonso ruled out of Australian Grand Prix Fernando Alonso will miss next week’s season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix on doctors’ advice after a heavy crash in testing, the Spaniard’s McLaren team said Tuesday.
Wozniacki survives first round in Malaysia Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki atoned for a first-round exit last year by cruising past China’s Wang Yafan Tuesday at the WTA Malaysian Open.
Sagesse, Riyadi file appeals against league bans Sagesse and Riyadi filed respective appeals Tuesday to protest the decision of Lebanese basketball’s governing body to ban American scorer Terrell Stoglin for three games and Riyadi’s Ali Mahmoud for five for their part in Sunday’s skirmish that blighted the Beirut derby.
High-scoring South Africa thump Ireland South Africa put one foot in the World Cup quarterfinals by batting past the 400-run mark for the second successive match to hand Ireland a thumping defeat by 201 runs with five overs to spare at Manuka Oval Tuesday.
Start living right, with the help of an app We all have that little voice in the back of our heads that tries to make us do the right thing – eat more fruit and veg, take the stairs and not the lift.
Start living right, with the help of an app We all have that little voice in the back of our heads that tries to make us do the right thing – eat more fruit and veg, take the stairs and not the lift.
Rare ‘alien of the deep’ goblin shark found A rare sea creature described as an “alien of the deep” has been found off Australia and delivered to a museum which Tuesday showed off its fleshy snout, nail-like teeth and flabby pink body.
Nimble 2-Series injects fun back in BMW If I’ve learned anything since we first introduced The Daily Star’s automotive fixtures several months ago, it’s that test-driving new cars would be impossible without the support of many people.
Small SUVs, sports cars rule at Geneva Small SUVs for families and powerful sports cars for the rich are the big things this year at the Geneva International Motor Show this year.
It's raining cats and tourists on a Japanese island An army of feral cats rules a remote island in southern Japan, curling up in abandoned houses or strutting about in a fishing village that is overrun with felines outnumbering humans six to one
UN: World eating too much sugar Put down the donut. And while you're at it, skip the breakfast cereal, fruit juice, beer and ketchup. New guidelines from the WHO says the world is eating too much sugar.
Ancient Chinese vase to fetch $7.7M at auction A simple Chinese vase made over 800 years ago and unveiled in Hong Kong Monday is expected to fetch some $7.7 million when it goes under the hammer next month, Sotheby’s said.
Ancient Chinese vase to fetch $7.7M at auction A simple Chinese vase made over 800 years ago and unveiled in Hong Kong Monday is expected to fetch some $7.7 million when it goes under the hammer next month, Sotheby’s said.
Queen Elizabeth strips entertainer Rolf Harris of honor Britain's Queen Elizabeth has stripped veteran entertainer Rolf Harris of an honor she bestowed on him in 2006, basing the move on his conviction for child sex crimes last year, an official notice on Tuesday revealed.
Tribeca Film Festival showcases movies about 'everyday life' Feature films from 31 countries, many of them about the struggles of everyday life and featuring stars such as Richard Gere, James Franco and Dakota Fanning will be screened at the 14th Tribeca Film Festival.
Apollo Theater to honor Billie Holiday for 100th birthday The Apollo Theater is planning events to commemorate the 100th birthday of blues singer Billie Holiday.