MPs to decide on key bills as Cabinet stalled Speaker Nabih Berri Wednesday called for a legislative session of Parliament at the outset of next week to ratify a large number of significant bills – what would be the first substantive session of the new legislature since its election in May.
MPs to decide on key bills as Cabinet stalled Speaker Nabih Berri Wednesday called for a legislative session of Parliament at the outset of next week to ratify a large number of significant bills – what would be the first substantive session of the new legislature since its election in May.
Six killed, dozens missing in new Philippine landslide Six people were killed and dozens are missing after a landslide unleashed by monsoon rains struck in the central Philippines Thursday, inflicting more misery on the already storm-battered nation.
Shiites across Mideast mark Ashoura, mourning saint's death Shiites across the Middle East are marking Ashoura, an annual commemoration mourning the 7th century death of Prophet Muhammad's grandson Hussein, one of Shiite Islam's most beloved saints.
Civil servants retirement benefits a time bomb The startling rise of costs in end-of-service benefits for retired civil servants, Army and security personnel is adding an unnecessary financial burden and should be seen as a “time bomb,” one leading economist warned Monday.
Civil servants retirement benefits a time bomb The startling rise of costs in end-of-service benefits for retired civil servants, Army and security personnel is adding an unnecessary financial burden and should be seen as a “time bomb,” one leading economist warned Monday.
Retailers grapple with work-for-Saudis plan Mohanad Faham is wondering whether the furniture showroom he manages in Riyadh can survive a drive to get more Saudis into work. The business is already battling an economic downturn; its storefront is plastered with red signs advertising discounts of nearly 60 percent.
Danske CEO resigns over ‘suspicious’ $234B The chairman of Danske Bank A/S now says a “large” part of the $234 billion that flowed through a tiny Estonian unit at the center of a money laundering scandal may need to be treated as suspicious transactions.
Time-proven resilience For 70 years, since the creation of Israel, the U.S. has involved itself in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, often putting the Jewish state’s interests above even its own and, in the supposed pursuit of peace, meting injustice to the 10 million Palestinians inside and outside occupied land.
Time-proven resilience For 70 years, since the creation of Israel, the U.S. has involved itself in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, often putting the Jewish state’s interests above even its own and, in the supposed pursuit of peace, meting injustice to the 10 million Palestinians inside and outside occupied land.
A better bailout was possible after 2008 crisis The recent exchange between Joe Stiglitz and Larry Summers about “secular stagnation” and its relation to the tepid economic recovery after the 2008-2009 financial crisis is an important one.
The threat to democracy – from the left For several years now, scholars have argued that the world is experiencing a “democratic recession.”
Ronaldo sees red as Juventus beat Valencia Cristiano Ronaldo’s first Champions League appearance for Juventus lasted only 29 minutes as the competition’s record scorer was sent off but his side opened their Group H campaign with a 2-0 win at Valencia Wednesday.
Ronaldo sees red as Juventus beat Valencia Cristiano Ronaldo’s first Champions League appearance for Juventus lasted only 29 minutes as the competition’s record scorer was sent off but his side opened their Group H campaign with a 2-0 win at Valencia Wednesday.
Nadal to miss Asian tournaments due to injury World No. 1 Rafael Nadal has announced his withdrawal from upcoming tournaments in Beijing and Shanghai due to the right knee injury that forced him to retire from the U.S. Open earlier this month.
Wade returns to Miami Heat for ‘One Last Dance’ Three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade will play a final season for the Miami Heat, announcing his decision in a YouTube video entitled “One Last Dance.”
Phelps: Former Olympians are brushed aside American swimmer Michael Phelps says the U.S. Olympic Committee should do more to help Olympians transitioning into retirement, saying they are all too often “brushed aside” as the focus shifts to the next generation of talent.
Hamilton delivers blow to frustrated Ferrari Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes won big in Singapore Sunday and the signs are looking ominous for title rival Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari.
In Hong Kong, disposable fashion gets a recycled makeover In Hong Kong, more than around 340 tons of textile waste is dumped each day into the city’s overflowing landfills, according to the city’s Environmental Protection Department.
In Hong Kong, disposable fashion gets a recycled makeover In Hong Kong, more than around 340 tons of textile waste is dumped each day into the city’s overflowing landfills, according to the city’s Environmental Protection Department.
Singer Rachid Taha, who fused Arabic music and rock, dies France-based Algerian singer Rachid Taha has died. His record label, Naive, announced his death at age 59 in a statement on its Facebook page.
Phoenix, Reilly bond in ‘Sisters Brothers’ To play any brother, by blood or not, of John C. Reilly is an intimidating prospect given just how firmly entrenched Will Ferrell is as Reilly’s on-screen sibling.
Former AP photojournalist Kim Chonkil dies at age 89 Former Associated Press photojournalist Kim Chonkil, whose images captured South Korea's turbulent transition from dictatorship to democracy, has died. He was 89.
Belgian builds musical bridge over Bosphorus Belgian musician Tristan Driessens found his inspiration and his calling east of the Bosphorus, becoming one of the West’s few masters of the oud and of Ottoman classical music.
Belgian builds musical bridge over Bosphorus Belgian musician Tristan Driessens found his inspiration and his calling east of the Bosphorus, becoming one of the West’s few masters of the oud and of Ottoman classical music.
What to say when postpartum depression hits Gwyneth Paltrow, Chrissy Teigen, Adele: The charge to destigmatize postpartum depression has never before had so many high-profile sufferers willing to share their stories.
Arak celebration shows young-old divide In the village of Taanayel, tucked into the Bekaa’s forests and vineyards, lunch tables topped with vibrant-colored tablecloths punctuated Lebanon’s annual Arak Festival.
NASA counts down to launch of laser study of ice sheets NASA counted down Saturday to the launch of its $1 billion ICESat-2 mission, using advanced lasers to uncover the true depth of the melting of Earth's ice sheets.
Quiet, wilder world in Sicilian mountains Far from the packed beaches of Sicily’s busy coastlines, there’s a quieter and wilder world in its high mountains.
Despite Trump tweet, Ford says it won't make hatchback in US Ford won't be moving production of a hatchback wagon to the United States from China - despite President Donald Trump's claim Sunday that his taxes on Chinese imports mean the Focus Active can be built in America.
In Greenland, a glacier's collapse shows climate impact Perched on a cliff above Greenland’s Helheim glacier, I tried calling my wife in New York on a satellite phone. Before I could leave a message, an explosion broke the arctic silence.
