Jumblatt to postpone resignation MP Walid Jumblatt decided to postpone his resignation to May at the request of Speaker Nabih Berri after a meeting between the two leaders earlier this week, a source close to the Amal Movement leader said.
Jumblatt to postpone resignation MP Walid Jumblatt decided to postpone his resignation to May at the request of Speaker Nabih Berri after a meeting between the two leaders earlier this week, a source close to the Amal Movement leader said.
Next round of Syria talks in Moscow in a month The next meeting between some Syrian opposition figures and the Damascus government in Moscow will take place in about a month, Qadri Jamil, a participant in this week’s consultations, said Friday.
Russia: nuclear arms to keep edge over NATO, US Russia’s top general said Friday a strong nuclear arsenal will ensure military superiority over the West as Moscow forges ahead with a multibillion-dollar plan to modernize its forces by 2020.
Truckers plan strike over filling of fourth basin The truckers syndicate at the Port of Beirut is planning to stage a strike in protest of the controversial project to fill the port’s fourth basin, the head of the syndicate said Friday.
Truckers plan strike over filling of fourth basin The truckers syndicate at the Port of Beirut is planning to stage a strike in protest of the controversial project to fill the port’s fourth basin, the head of the syndicate said Friday.
Russian central bank cuts key interest rate Russia’s central bank unexpectedly cut its main interest rate Friday as fears of recession mount in the country following the fall in global oil prices and Western sanctions over the Ukraine crisis.
Saudi king reshuffles cabinet but keeps oil, finance posts Saudi Arabia's new King Salman ordered a cabinet reshuffle on Thursday but kept in place veteran Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi, Finance Minister Ibrahim Alassaf and Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal.
Transparency vital weapon No one can doubt the strength of the Egyptian army, but the public deserves answers on why Islamist militants in the Sinai are repeatedly able to launch deadly attacks against the military there, often killing civilians in the process.
Transparency vital weapon No one can doubt the strength of the Egyptian army, but the public deserves answers on why Islamist militants in the Sinai are repeatedly able to launch deadly attacks against the military there, often killing civilians in the process.
Death and precision in south Lebanon The predictability of the sequence of events between Israel and Hezbollah in the last two weeks played out like clockwork.
East Asia should break the shackles of history Diplomatic relationships in East Asia have long been held hostage by history.
Wolfsburg hammer Bayern 4-1 Wolfsburg breathed life into the Bundesliga’s title race Friday with a shock 4-1 hammering of leaders Bayern Munich, who suffered their heaviest German league defeat for six years.
Wolfsburg hammer Bayern 4-1 Wolfsburg breathed life into the Bundesliga’s title race Friday with a shock 4-1 hammering of leaders Bayern Munich, who suffered their heaviest German league defeat for six years.
Ricciardo gets into top gear for F1 title battle Daniel Ricciardo reckons he can take one title off Lewis Hamilton this year – and mount a proper crack at the Briton’s Formula One crown as well – after being best of the rest to Mercedes in 2014.
Revitalized Murray ready for Melbourne crown Sunday’s men’s final at the 2015 Australian Open will be a case of an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.
Sagesse slump to defeat despite Stoglin’s 74 pts Georgian center Nikoloz Tskitishvili finished with 52 points 22 rebounds and Nadim Souaid added 26 points as Champville scraped past rivals Sagesse 138-130 after double overtime in a dramatic match at Dik al-Mehdi Friday.
nfSuper Bowl poised for great game, debate The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots could produce one of the greatest Super Bowls of all-time Sunday but the real winner may be debated for decades given the “deflategate” scandal hanging over the game.
Michelin no longer the bible for Paris's top eateries: food critic An American food critic has put France's famed restaurant bible, the Michelin guide, to the test -- and found most of its top Paris listings not worth their exorbitant prices, with lesser-known upstart eateries offering far better value.
Michelin no longer the bible for Paris's top eateries: food critic An American food critic has put France's famed restaurant bible, the Michelin guide, to the test -- and found most of its top Paris listings not worth their exorbitant prices, with lesser-known upstart eateries offering far better value.
Asteroid that buzzed Earth has a plus one The mountain-sized asteroid that made a close pass by Earth Monday has a small moon in tow, images released by NASA show.
Saucy and scandalous? It’s so Brighton Briefly it was a hit on YouTube: a clip of chubby comedian Matt Whistler sliding down a snowy city street on a tray, naked and cheered on by his neighbors.
Beaufort Castle: From military post to landmark When Israel invaded Lebanon in 1982, then Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon stood in front of Beaufort Castle and, addressing his soldiers, said the edifice had secured a front for his men.
Sometimes it’s best to say goodbye to your car For many of us, our cars are practically members of the family. And for some, they’re even akin to love interests.
Think roasted rack of lamb is too fancy? Wrong! Want to wow your sweetie on Valentine’s Day? One of the ways I spell romance is with a roasted rack of lamb for two. Most of us never get to enjoy this wonderful dish outside fine restaurants, but there’s no reason not to make it at home.
Second baby boy for Shakira and footballer Pique Colombian pop star Shakira has given birth to a baby boy, named Sasha, her second child with Barcelona footballer Gerard Pique
Second baby boy for Shakira and footballer Pique Colombian pop star Shakira has given birth to a baby boy, named Sasha, her second child with Barcelona footballer Gerard Pique
Kim Kardashian, celebrities in Super Bowl ads Along with puppies and babies, celebrities are a Super Bowl advertising staple. And this year is no exception.
‘Wise’ Bob Dylan gives album free to seniors Bob Dylan is giving away his latest album for free to select seniors as the 73-year-old rock legend says he is at peace with getting older.
Plot foiled: Sundance doc lifts lid on FBI stings The type of news item is all too familiar: U.S. authorities have foiled a plot to blow up an airliner, or bomb the Capitol, or kidnap the president. Something along those lines.