US hearing delayed for Lebanese UNIFIL suspect A court hearing has been delayed until Aug.11 for a Lebanese-born man suspected by the Irish government in the killing of two United Nations peacekeeping soldiers in Lebanon in 1980.
US hearing delayed for Lebanese UNIFIL suspect A court hearing has been delayed until Aug.11 for a Lebanese-born man suspected by the Irish government in the killing of two United Nations peacekeeping soldiers in Lebanon in 1980.
Manila to evacuate 13,000 amid renewed Libya clashes The Philippines prepares to evacuate 13,000 citizens from Libya as violence rages and after a Filipino worker was beheaded and a nurse was gang-raped there.
Australia pressed on asylum-seekers' mental health Australia's human rights commissioner says the government must come clean about conditions at offshore asylum-seeker camps after an inquiry heard of an alleged cover-up of mental health problems.
Lebanon’s Blom Bank says net profit climbs Lebanon’s Blom Bank said Wednesday its net profit for the first half of 2014 rose to $179.2 million from $175.6 million in 2013, a 1.9 percent increase.
Lebanon’s Blom Bank says net profit climbs Lebanon’s Blom Bank said Wednesday its net profit for the first half of 2014 rose to $179.2 million from $175.6 million in 2013, a 1.9 percent increase.
U.S. economy bounces back in Q2 U.S. economic growth accelerated more than expected in the second quarter and the decline in output in the prior period was less steep than previously reported, bolstering views for a stronger performance in the last six months of the year.
Gaza conflict to dent, not break Israel economy Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip is expected to cost it billions of dollars, temporarily hurt economic growth and put pressure on the government’s finances.
License to kill in Gaza The U.S. and the EU have taken firm action against Russia over the Malaysia Airlines tragedy in Ukraine, with sanctions that are designed to inflict pain on Moscow’s finance, energy and arms sectors.
License to kill in Gaza The U.S. and the EU have taken firm action against Russia over the Malaysia Airlines tragedy in Ukraine, with sanctions that are designed to inflict pain on Moscow’s finance, energy and arms sectors.
The limits of Hezbollah’s conciliation As Iran continues to absorb its recent setbacks in Iraq, one place where both the Islamic Republic and Saudi Arabia appear to be aiming to contain any Sunni-Shiite confrontation is Lebanon
Nigeria is becoming a major global economy Nigeria has been getting a lot of bad press lately, owing largely to the militant Islamist group Boko Haram’s abduction of more than 200 schoolgirls in April, part of a brutal campaign of kidnappings, bombings and murder.
Neymar says back improving during Japan trip Barcelona striker Neymar says he is almost back to full fitness after his serious back injury suffered at the World Cup.
Neymar says back improving during Japan trip Barcelona striker Neymar says he is almost back to full fitness after his serious back injury suffered at the World Cup.
Nadal quits Toronto, Cincinnati with injury Rafa Nadal will miss two U.S. Open tuneup events due to a wrist injury that has put his status in doubt for a title defense at the year’s final grand slam.
Australian Ricciardo wins Hungarian GP Australian Daniel Ricciardo won the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix for Red Bull Sunday while Lewis Hamilton roared from pitlane to podium in another astonishing performance by the Mercedes driver.
U15 national side to mark Lebanon return to Asia Lebanon will finally appear in an official FIBA competition after a yearlong absence due to an international ban, when the under-15 national team participate in the first round of the West Asian qualifier in Tehran between Aug. 1-5.
Bolt causes stir at Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games Even before stepping on the track, Usain Bolt is causing a stir at the Commonwealth Games.
Why cannabis smokers’ clubs are flourishing in Barcelona A faint smell of cannabis smoke hangs in the air as Susana relaxes on the sofa with her mother Juana and lights up a joint.
Why cannabis smokers’ clubs are flourishing in Barcelona A faint smell of cannabis smoke hangs in the air as Susana relaxes on the sofa with her mother Juana and lights up a joint.
Facebook's Internet.org expands in Zambia Facebook's Internet.org project is taking another step toward its goal of bringing the Internet to people who are not yet online with an app launching in Zambia.
Fruit and veg: Five-a-day is OK, researchers say British nutritionists threw down the gauntlet to dietary guidelines in April by declaring seven daily portions of fresh fruit and vegetables, rather than the recommended five, were the key to health.
Chardonnays offer a taste of terroir Chardonnay is one of the great international grape varieties. Winemakers love it because it is so malleable, in the sense that chardonnay displays its origins – usually referred to as terroir – yet can also be molded to produce profound wines.
Lollapalooza to mark decade in Chicago with prime lineup Once the vagabond of the music festival and touring circuit, Lollapalooza marks its 10th anniversary in Chicago when it opens for three days starting Friday with a lineup including Eminem, Outkast and Kings of Leon.
Kristen Bell gets back to her 'Hair' roots Before she was Princess Anna in "Frozen" or even Veronica Mars, Kristen Bell was a musical theater geek.
Kristen Bell gets back to her 'Hair' roots Before she was Princess Anna in "Frozen" or even Veronica Mars, Kristen Bell was a musical theater geek.
James Brown biopic revels in drama, dance At first Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer thought she was seeing early concert footage of James Brown but then was told it was a screen test by Chadwick Boseman to play the “Godfather of Soul” in the new biopic “Get On Up.”
Chris Pratt on going from slob to film heartthrob Chris Pratt could have just stuck with his humorous sidekick roles and indulged in the eating and drinking that accompanies marital bliss with wife and fellow actor Anna Faris.
Alternative 'Stairway to Heaven' mix to be released Led Zeppelin is to issue an unreleased version of their most famous song, "Stairway to Heaven," the legendary rock band says, after more than four decades hidden in the vaults.
