Rocket fired from south Lebanon falls short A rocket meant for Israel falls short of its target and lands inside Lebanon, security sources tell The Daily Star.
Rocket fired from south Lebanon falls short A rocket meant for Israel falls short of its target and lands inside Lebanon, security sources tell The Daily Star.
Egypt calls for Israeli, Palestinian peace talks Egypt's foreign minister raises the possibility of restarting stalled peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians as part of negotiating a cease-fire.
Suicide bomber kills 4 foreign guards in Kabul Afghan officials say a suicide bomber on a motorcycle targeted a police compound in Kabul, killing four foreign security guards and wounding six.
CPI declines after phone rate cut Lebanon’s consumer price index fell drastically in June, with some analysts attributing the drop to telecoms price cuts instituted over the past two month.
CPI declines after phone rate cut Lebanon’s consumer price index fell drastically in June, with some analysts attributing the drop to telecoms price cuts instituted over the past two month.
Yemen struggles to reform fuel prices A clampdown on state spending was an effort by Yemen’s government this month to win public support before its biggest economic reform in years: higher fuel prices. But an angry public may not be won over.
EU sanctions on Russia seen limited for now For all the tough talk, Europe is unlikely to punish Russia over last week’s downing of an airliner over Ukraine beyond speeding up the imposition of already agreed individual sanctions when the bloc’s foreign ministers meet on Tuesday.
Eradicating a civilization The Iraqi city of Mosul has been emptied of its Christian community in only a matter of days, in one of the most alarming developments in recent memory in this region.
Eradicating a civilization The Iraqi city of Mosul has been emptied of its Christian community in only a matter of days, in one of the most alarming developments in recent memory in this region.
The U.S. tightens the screws on Russian energy Energy politics underlie the explosive Ukraine crisis, as Europeans weigh U.S. calls for tougher sanctions against the ability of Russia to disrupt gas supplies this winter.
Lebanon struggles with Syrian refugees A combination of security, economic and above all political considerations has the Lebanese government seeking for the first time to limit, and ultimately reduce, its Syrian and Syrian-Palestinian refugee population.
Gerrard calls time on England At his best a midfield marauder who inspired teammates and scored goals in equal measure, Steven Gerrard Monday retired from England duty as the country’s third-most-capped player after an international career that promised more than it delivered.
Gerrard calls time on England At his best a midfield marauder who inspired teammates and scored goals in equal measure, Steven Gerrard Monday retired from England duty as the country’s third-most-capped player after an international career that promised more than it delivered.
Djokovic ends Federer record dream Novak Djokovic won his second Wimbledon title and seventh career major with a 6-7 (7/9), 6-4, 7-6 (7/4), 5-7, 6-4 victory over Roger Federer Sunday, shattering the Swiss star’s dream of a record eighth triumph in an epic struggle.
James dethrones Jordan as most popular US athlete LeBron James has overtaken Michael Jordan as the United States’ most popular athlete, according to a Harris poll.
Silver cup in tow, McIlroy wants green jacket Rory McIlroy Sunday clutched the treasured piece of silverware, his reward for winning golf’s oldest major championship.
Forever 21 to open mid-January Forever 21, a U.S. women’s clothing retailer, will open its first store in Lebanon at City Centre in mid-January, according to the mall’s press agency.
Forever 21 to open mid-January Forever 21, a U.S. women’s clothing retailer, will open its first store in Lebanon at City Centre in mid-January, according to the mall’s press agency.
Teen’s death puts focus on dangers of caffeine powder A few weeks before their prom king’s death, students at an Ohio high school had attended an assembly on narcotics that warned about the dangers of heroin and prescription painkillers.
Facebook lets users squirrel items away Facebook on Monday began letting people squirrel away online tidbits such as links to chew on more thoroughly later.
Go For the Food: Shawarma in Copenhagen Don’t tell the folks over at avant-garde eateries Noma and Geranium, but for many visitors to Denmark’s capital, the biggest culinary sensation isn’t Nordic fusion.
Black and white are the new orange at a county jail in Michigan Black and white are the new orange in a Michigan county where the sheriff has made a wardrobe change for jail inmates after a TV series brought new popularity to the vibrant color associated with prisoners.
Star Wars Car, a Doomsday doll: Toys of Comic-Con LOS ANGELES: When it comes to designing coveted collectible toys for sale at Comic-Con, the annual celebration of pop culture lifting off Thursday in San Diego, the sky's the limit for the designers at Mattel.
Star Wars Car, a Doomsday doll: Toys of Comic-Con LOS ANGELES: When it comes to designing coveted collectible toys for sale at Comic-Con, the annual celebration of pop culture lifting off Thursday in San Diego, the sky's the limit for the designers at Mattel.
Robert Downey Jr highest-earning actor: Forbes Robert Downey Jr, the star of Disney's Marvel superhero film franchises "Iron Man," and "The Avengers," is Hollywood's highest paid actor for the second consecutive year, with estimated earnings of $75 million, according to Forbes.com.
'Fargo' TV miniseries gets second season on FX with new cast "Fargo," the Emmy-nominated television mini-series inspired by the Coen brothers' cult film, has been renewed for a second season that will feature a new storyline and characters, cable network FX said on Monday.
Ed Sheeran tops British album chart, sets 2014 record Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran topped the British album chart for a fourth consecutive week on Sunday, setting a record for the longest run in the top spot this year, the Official Charts Company said.