Syria dissociation no longer realistic: Jumblatt Lebanon’s dissociation policy towards the Syria crisis was no longer applicable, Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblatt said Friday.
Syria dissociation no longer realistic: Jumblatt Lebanon’s dissociation policy towards the Syria crisis was no longer applicable, Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblatt said Friday.
Activists: Syrian rebels blow up tunnel under army post Activists say Syrian opposition fighters have detonated a large amount of explosives in a tunnel under an army post in Idlib
Greece's new PM to visit EU's Juncker next week Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras plans next week to make his first visit to Brussels since coming to power promising to renegotiate his country's international bailout
Azzi fails to break deadlock at Casino du Liban Labor Minister Sejaan Azzi failed to end the standoff between Casino du Liban and striking employees over the expulsion of 191 workers, the head of a casino union said Thursday.
Azzi fails to break deadlock at Casino du Liban Labor Minister Sejaan Azzi failed to end the standoff between Casino du Liban and striking employees over the expulsion of 191 workers, the head of a casino union said Thursday.
Samsung loses battle of big phones Samsung lost the battle of the big phones last quarter as Apple’s copycat large iPhone lured buyers in the crucial Chinese market.
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.
Wasting time in Moscow There were expectations that this week’s “Moscow forum” of meetings on the Syrian crisis would be a resounding failure.
Wasting time in Moscow There were expectations that this week’s “Moscow forum” of meetings on the Syrian crisis would be a resounding failure.
Counterterrorism takes a hit as Yemen collapses What went wrong for the U.S.-backed government in Yemen and what are the consequences for counterterrorism operations there against Al-Qaeda’s most dangerous affiliate?
Europe must look at itself as it fights jihadism He came from Algeria seeking a better life, anticipating an escape from poverty, oppression and hopelessness.
Football- UAE beat Iraq to finish third at Asian Cup The United Arab Emirates overcame a 10-man Iraq 3-2 in an action-packed Asian Cup third-placed playoff
Football- UAE beat Iraq to finish third at Asian Cup The United Arab Emirates overcame a 10-man Iraq 3-2 in an action-packed Asian Cup third-placed playoff
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.
Serena awaits Sharapova in grudge Aussie final Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova set up a grudge Australian Open final between the world’s top two players Thursday, with the Russian desperate to break 10-year jinx against her archrival.
Bryant out for nine months after shoulder surgery Kobe Bryant's NBA season effectively ended after he had surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder that will sideline him for nine months, the Los Angeles Lakers said.
Pole vault legend Bubka to run for top IAAF job Former Olympic pole vault champion Sergey Bubka announced Wednesday he is running for the presidency of world athletics body IAAF, taking on Briton Sebastian Coe in a battle between two of the sport’s greats.
Naomi Campbell steals show at Paris couture Singer Carla Bruni, actress Catherine Deneuve and burlesque performer Dita Von Teese were among regulars attending the spectacular displays at Paris’ haute couture week Wednesday.
Naomi Campbell steals show at Paris couture Singer Carla Bruni, actress Catherine Deneuve and burlesque performer Dita Von Teese were among regulars attending the spectacular displays at Paris’ haute couture week Wednesday.
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.
Something’s missing from the deck in Wild Card It becomes quickly clear in “Wild Card,” the latest vehicle for the hunky, brooding British action star Jason Statham, that his character doesn’t need a gun to maim or kill.
Something’s missing from the deck in Wild Card It becomes quickly clear in “Wild Card,” the latest vehicle for the hunky, brooding British action star Jason Statham, that his character doesn’t need a gun to maim or kill.
New York clinic that treated comic Joan Rivers sued over her death Joan Rivers' daughter filed a malpractice lawsuit on Monday against the New York medical clinic that treated her mother days before her death, saying doctors there posed for selfies with their sedated celebrity patient even as her vital signs were plunging.
‘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.