Lebanon surpasses half million COVID-19 cases Lebanon marked half million total registered coronavirus cases since the first case was recorded in the country, with 2,460 new cases and 40 deaths Wednesday.
Lebanon surpasses half million COVID-19 cases Lebanon marked half million total registered coronavirus cases since the first case was recorded in the country, with 2,460 new cases and 40 deaths Wednesday.
US troop pullout will leave behind an uncertain Afghanistan The Biden administration’s surprise announcement of an unconditional troop withdrawal from Afghanistan by Sept. 11 appears to strip the Taliban and the Afghan government of considerable leverage and could ramp up pressure on them to reach a peace deal.
Iran says 60% enrichment response to Israel's 'nuclear terrorism' Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday its decision to boost uranium enrichment to 60 percent was a response to Israel's "terrorism," days after an attack on its Natanz nuclear facility.
Salameh urges plan to ration subsidies Central Bank governor Riad Salameh on Wednesday reminded Caretaker Finance Minister that BDL cannot continue to subsidize products in the same patter, urging the government to come up with a new plan to ration subsidies and end waste.
Salameh urges plan to ration subsidies Central Bank governor Riad Salameh on Wednesday reminded Caretaker Finance Minister that BDL cannot continue to subsidize products in the same patter, urging the government to come up with a new plan to ration subsidies and end waste.
Syria devalues pound after sacking central bank governor Syria's central bank devalued the pound on Thursday, bringing the currency's official exchange rate closer to the black market rate, two days after the government sacked its governor.
Coinbase listing marks latest step in crypto's march to the mainstream Coinbase Global Inc, the biggest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, will list on the Nasdaq on Wednesday, marking a milestone in the journey of virtual currencies from niche technology to mainstream asset.
Education beyond the pandemic Even before the pandemic, in many parts of the world, too many children are left behind with no access to school or resources to have appropriate learning.
Education beyond the pandemic Even before the pandemic, in many parts of the world, too many children are left behind with no access to school or resources to have appropriate learning.
What can Russia offer Lebanon? The recent flurry of diplomatic activities and frequent trips by Lebanese factions to Moscow, left the impression that Russia is poised to assume a mediating role in Lebanon in an attempt to extend its influence from a war shattered Syria to a politically crippled and financially bankrupt Lebanon.
Liverpool draw a blank as Real Madrid roll into CL semis Liverpool were left to rue a host of missed chances as Real Madrid held out for a 0-0 draw at Anfield to progress to the semifinals of the Champions League 3-1 on aggregate.
Liverpool draw a blank as Real Madrid roll into CL semis Liverpool were left to rue a host of missed chances as Real Madrid held out for a 0-0 draw at Anfield to progress to the semifinals of the Champions League 3-1 on aggregate.
French Open delayed by a week in hope that more spectators can attend The French Open was Thursday delayed by a week to May 30-June 13 in the hope that heightened Covid-19 restrictions in France will have eased by then to allow the maximum number of fans to attend the event.
Curry scores 53 to pass Chamberlain for Warriors record Steph Curry erupted with 53 points to pass Wilt Chamberlain's all-time Golden State scoring record Monday as the Warriors downed the Denver Nuggets 116-107.
Japan hails 'bright news' of Matsuyama's Masters win Japan sucked in its breath as Hideki Matsuyama almost blew his chance to win the Masters but the golfer's one-shot victory at Augusta National sparked a joyous reaction back home as the country celebrated another sporting triumph in testing times.
Hamilton holds off Verstappen in epic Bahrain opener Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton won the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix for Mercedes Sunday after an epic, knife-edge battle with Red Bull's Max Verstappen over the final laps.
Ruins, ghosts and cats: Rome's 'Area Sacra' to welcome visitors History buffs will be able to roam the ruins of Rome's "Area Sacra," perhaps catching a glimpse of Julius Caesar's ghost, after the site becomes an open-air museum next year.
Ruins, ghosts and cats: Rome's 'Area Sacra' to welcome visitors History buffs will be able to roam the ruins of Rome's "Area Sacra," perhaps catching a glimpse of Julius Caesar's ghost, after the site becomes an open-air museum next year.
Italian piano maker sees craft threatened The 58-year-old fears his ancient trade could disappear entirely in Italy, the country that invented the pianoforte at the end of the 17th century, largely due to the pandemic.
BAFTAs pushes diversity at film awards American recession drama "Nomadland" and British coming-of-age story "Rocks" lead nominations at this weekend's BAFTA awards with seven nods each, but the race remains open with a list of contenders that shines the spotlight on diversity.
Syria reporters start Spain's first refugee-led news site Before arriving in Madrid, Muhammed, Ayham, Okba and Moussa honed their skills as journalists during Syria's bloody civil war and now they have opened Spain's first refugee-led digital magazine.
Syria reporters start Spain's first refugee-led news site Before arriving in Madrid, Muhammed, Ayham, Okba and Moussa honed their skills as journalists during Syria's bloody civil war and now they have opened Spain's first refugee-led digital magazine.
Cyprus's cabinet all receive AstraZeneca shots to win over public Cyprus's entire cabinet was inoculated with the AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 on Thursday in an attempt to win over a cautious public on the safety of the shots.
UAE partners with Japan's iSpace to send rover to the moon in 2022 Lunar exploration company iSpace will transport a United Arab Emirates rover to the moon in 2022, the company said on Wednesday, as the UAE pushes for rapid expansion in the space exploration business to diversify its economy.
Airlines blast Britain's travel restart plan, Jet2 cancels holidays until June Major British travel company Jet2 said it was cancelling holidays until late June, blaming uncertainty from UK government plans for restarting international travel that were widely condemned by airlines.
Ford to offer hands-free driving in some car, truck models later this year Ford Motor Co said on Wednesday it will start putting its hands-free highway driving technology in some of its pickup truck and Mustang models later this year.
Beast of five teeth: Chilean scientists unearth skunk that walked among dinosaurs A fossil of a skunk-like mammal that lived during the age of dinosaurs has been discovered in Chilean Patagonia, adding further proof to recent evidence that mammals roamed that part of South America a lot earlier than previously thought.
