Hariri won’t step down, Machnouk tells critics Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri will not step down from forming a new government, even if he faces presidential pressures, caretaker Interior Minister Nouhad Machnouk said Sunday, in what appeared to be a blunt response to any move aimed at reconsidering Hariri’s designation.
Hariri won’t step down, Machnouk tells critics Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri will not step down from forming a new government, even if he faces presidential pressures, caretaker Interior Minister Nouhad Machnouk said Sunday, in what appeared to be a blunt response to any move aimed at reconsidering Hariri’s designation.
Acting Armenian PM's bloc easily wins parliamentary vote Armenia's acting prime minister, Nikol Pashinyan, bolstered his authority as his political bloc won early parliamentary elections in the former Soviet country Sunday, the Central Election Commission's results showed.
For Gazan children, an education in conflict When Mazen al-Dalo took two of his young sons to see the Palestinian protests against Israel’s decade-old blockade of Gaza, he knew it could be dangerous.
Experts fear real estate collapse in Lebanon Ghostly apartment blocks and half-built buildings dot Lebanon, as experts and entrepreneurs fear that the country’s key real estate sector is on the brink of collapse.
Experts fear real estate collapse in Lebanon Ghostly apartment blocks and half-built buildings dot Lebanon, as experts and entrepreneurs fear that the country’s key real estate sector is on the brink of collapse.
Iraqi oil minister expects prices to rise over time Iraqi Oil Minister Thamer Ghadhban said Monday he expected the fall in oil prices to stop and for prices to rise over time, adding that if OPEC had not cut production, prices would have dropped to $45-50 per barrel.
Ghosn charged, served with fresh arrest warrant Japanese prosecutors formally charged Carlos Ghosn with financial misconduct for under-reporting his salary and also served a fresh warrant on separate allegations, local media reported Monday, meaning the tycoon will likely spend Christmas in a cell.
A Haley, Israeli fail It’s no secret that for years, Israel has used every possible means in an attempt to break the Palestinians. The Jewish state has tried to bring them to their knees, make them forego their rights and give itself total control over what should be Palestinians’ U.N.-guaranteed future state.
A Haley, Israeli fail It’s no secret that for years, Israel has used every possible means in an attempt to break the Palestinians. The Jewish state has tried to bring them to their knees, make them forego their rights and give itself total control over what should be Palestinians’ U.N.-guaranteed future state.
Financing global cooperation for a better world Today, the provision of public goods and services at the global and regional level is dangerously inadequate.
A second chance for Britain to avoid catastrophe On May 9, 1950, when European countries were just beginning to emerge from the ruins of war, the French statesman Robert Schuman announced his plan to create the European Coal and Steel Community.
Ahed, Nejmeh clash awaits as Safa on the up Ahed and Nejmeh’s much-anticipated title showdown was moved to Monday at 4 p.m., the local federation announced Sunday.
Ahed, Nejmeh clash awaits as Safa on the up Ahed and Nejmeh’s much-anticipated title showdown was moved to Monday at 4 p.m., the local federation announced Sunday.
Serena, Nadal confirmed for Australian Open Serena Williams will make her return to the Australian Open for the first time since winning in 2017 when eight-weeks pregnant, it was confirmed Wednesday, with virtually all the world’s top 100 players due at Melbourne Park.
Curry carries Warriors over Cavs Stephen Curry scores 42 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 129-105 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in an NBA Finals rematch in name only.
Lomachenko beats Pedraza to unify belts Vasiliy Lomachenko added the World Boxing Organization lightweight world title to his World Boxing Association belt with a unanimous 12-round decision over Jose Pedraza Saturday.
Mick Schumacher moves up to Formula Two Michael Schumacher's 19-year-old son Mick moves a step closer to following his father into Formula One after the Prema team announces that he will race for them in Formula Two next season.
‘Joy’ snags Etoile d’Or at Marrakech festival Austrian filmmaker Sudabeh Mortezai’s “Joy,” an unflinching look at migrant sex workers in Europe, Saturday won L’Etoile d’Or, the top prize at Morocco’s Marrakech International Film Festival.
‘Joy’ snags Etoile d’Or at Marrakech festival Austrian filmmaker Sudabeh Mortezai’s “Joy,” an unflinching look at migrant sex workers in Europe, Saturday won L’Etoile d’Or, the top prize at Morocco’s Marrakech International Film Festival.
Holiday song 'Baby It's Cold Outside' frozen out by U.S. radio station A U.S. radio station is giving the cold shoulder to the classic "Baby It's Cold Outside," removing the song from its lineup of holiday music because its lyrics are inappropriate toward women, staff members say.
'Daily Show' host Trevor Noah silenced by a voice issue Fans of "The Daily Show" got to see Trevor Noah host Tuesday night's Comedy Central broadcast.
Items belonging to Sinatra make $9M hit at Sotheby's auction The private treasures of Frank Sinatra and his wife, Barbara, were a multimillion-dollar hit at auction.
Harassment in the sky: Hong Kong flight attendants fight back Immaculate flight attendants who appear unruffled by the demands of a life spent in the air are part of the slick image sold by carriers but Hong Kong-based workers are increasingly hitting back against sexual harassment.
Harassment in the sky: Hong Kong flight attendants fight back Immaculate flight attendants who appear unruffled by the demands of a life spent in the air are part of the slick image sold by carriers but Hong Kong-based workers are increasingly hitting back against sexual harassment.
Italian cuisine celebrated in Beirut and beyond The World Week of Italian Cuisine inaugurated its third edition over the weekend, beginning an international weeklong run of foodie events to celebrate and share Italian culinary traditions.
Delivery of Christmas goodies arrives at space station A SpaceX delivery full of Christmas goodies arrived at the International Space Station Saturday, following a slight delay caused by a communication dropout.
SUVs compete for spotlight at LA Auto Show As buyers flock to SUVs and pickup trucks instead of sedans, automakers are revealing their latest offerings for the growing market at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Africa wildlife films try to inspire in face of poaching scourge A documentary film about rhino poaching won awards at film festivals in Europe and the United States this year.
