Pompeo regrets Lebanon’s absence in Warsaw U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said he regretted Lebanon’s absence from an Iran-focused summit held in Warsaw earlier this week, especially given that Iran is “in Lebanon under the guise of Hezbollah.”
Pompeo regrets Lebanon’s absence in Warsaw U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said he regretted Lebanon’s absence from an Iran-focused summit held in Warsaw earlier this week, especially given that Iran is “in Lebanon under the guise of Hezbollah.”
University building partly collapses in St Petersburg Russian emergency services have reported no casualties after a university building in the city of St Petersburg partly collapsed during renovation work on Saturday, Interfax news agency reported.
Saudi crown prince delays visit to Pakistan by a day Pakistani officials said Saturday a visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman to Islamabad has been delayed by a day, a sudden announcement that surprised many Pakistanis, who were preparing to welcome the Saudi delegation amid extraordinary security in the capital.
Bank of Beirut signs integrity declaration Bank of Beirut Tuesday took further steps toward improving transparency by signing the Investors for Governance and Integrity Declaration.
Bank of Beirut signs integrity declaration Bank of Beirut Tuesday took further steps toward improving transparency by signing the Investors for Governance and Integrity Declaration.
South Africa arrests former envoy over MTN scandal South African police arrested a former ambassador to Iran on corruption charges related to the award of a mobile-phone license to MTN Group Ltd. after it was initially given to Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri.
Wall Street titans differ on Brexit predictions As the United Kingdom’s Brexit crisis deepens, two of the titans of Wall Street have starkly different views of the ultimate outcome: Goldman Sachs sees a 50-percent probability of a ratified deal while JPMorgan sees a delay.
A living legacy As we mark the passing of 14 years since Lebanon tragically lost one of its greatest statesmen in the most heinous manner, we can’t help but recognize that after all these years the ripples of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri’s legacy continue to resonate not only in the country’s political scene but also in its societal and economic essence.
A living legacy As we mark the passing of 14 years since Lebanon tragically lost one of its greatest statesmen in the most heinous manner, we can’t help but recognize that after all these years the ripples of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri’s legacy continue to resonate not only in the country’s political scene but also in its societal and economic essence.
Climate between oil and meat While oil-producing countries did not object, this time, to reducing carbon emissions by enhancing efficiency and introducing renewable and clean sources as a key element in the energy mix, beef-producing countries on the other hand resisted the slightest reference to the impact of their production and consumption on the environment and human health.
Democracy that goes beyond voting and protests For over a decade now, we have witnessed more elections and, simultaneously, less democracy.
Tall nets brace as Ansar hammer Zgharta Ansar’s superb form showed no signs of slowing as they ushered in the newly refurbished Beirut Municipal Stadium with a thumping 4-0 win over Salam Zgharta in the Lebanese Premier League Friday.
Tall nets brace as Ansar hammer Zgharta Ansar’s superb form showed no signs of slowing as they ushered in the newly refurbished Beirut Municipal Stadium with a thumping 4-0 win over Salam Zgharta in the Lebanese Premier League Friday.
Kvitova tells court of knife attack Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova told a Czech court Tuesday how she grabbed the blade of an attacker’s knife and forced it away from her neck, leaving blood everywhere, during an attack at her home in December 2016.
Ten things to know going into the NBA All-Star With All-Star festivities set to officially beginning Friday, here are 10 things to know going into the weekend.
Govt backs Semenya on IAAF gender rules The South African government Friday threw its weight behind Olympic 800 meters champion Caster Semenya ahead of next week’s landmark hearing on proposed rules that aim to restrict testosterone levels in female athletes.
Ferrari unveil new Formula One car for new era Ferrari turned a page on their recent past Friday as they unveiled the Formula One car designed to end an era of Mercedes domination and shatter Lewis Hamilton’s dreams of a sixth championship this season.
Clooney, Pitt, stars protest Oscars changes George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Robert de Niro Thursday joined a growing protest in Hollywood over plans by Oscars organizers to some awards during commercial breaks at next week’s Academy Awards ceremony.
Clooney, Pitt, stars protest Oscars changes George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Robert de Niro Thursday joined a growing protest in Hollywood over plans by Oscars organizers to some awards during commercial breaks at next week’s Academy Awards ceremony.
Ariana Grande a no-show despite winning first Grammy Award Ariana Grande won her first Grammy Award on Sunday, but the singer didn't collect it after deciding to skip the ceremony following a public dispute with the show's producer.
Marvel to make four animated superhero series for Hulu Walt Disney Co.'s Marvel superhero studio will produce four new adult-oriented animated series for the Hulu streaming service, Hulu said Monday.
Rising British rapper Cadet killed in late-night car crash U.K. hip-hop stars have paid tribute to rising rapper Cadet, who was killed in a car crash early Saturday on the way to a performance in central England.
Fashion world descends on London for fashion week shows London is taking its turn in the style spotlight with the opening of London Fashion Week, an extravaganza that will feature up-and-coming young designers along with big names like Victoria Beckham, Vivienne Westwood and Burberry.
Fashion world descends on London for fashion week shows London is taking its turn in the style spotlight with the opening of London Fashion Week, an extravaganza that will feature up-and-coming young designers along with big names like Victoria Beckham, Vivienne Westwood and Burberry.
Turn it down! Millennials' music habit puts their hearing at risk: UN A generation of music-lovers is damaging their hearing with audio players that do not limit dangerously high noise levels, the U.N. health agency said Tuesday.
Johnnie Walker talks to a new generation For the first time, Johnnie Walker’s “Keep Walking Lebanon” campaign lent its voice to Lebanese millennials
Year in space put US astronaut's disease defenses on alert Nearly a year in space put astronaut Scott Kelly's immune system on high alert and changed the activity of some of his genes compared to his Earth-bound identical twin.
California’s marijuana tourism gets smoking When California legalized recreational marijuana use in 2016, Gene Grozovskiy decided he would show tourists the big change behind the scenes. Now he’s seeing some green, thanks to strong interest in all that grass in Los Angeles, considered the world’s largest pot market where the air routinely smells of weed.
Condors, kings of the Andes, under threat By all accounts, Dasan and Illika should have died of poisoning. But they are back on their feet, poking their beaks through the bars of their cages, impatient to return to the skies over Colombia, which have been transformed into hostile territory for the so-called king of the Andes - the condor.
