A southern front with Israel? Not for the moment Despite Hezbollah’s recent reconciliation with Hamas, the party is currently unlikely to mobilize against Israel over its ongoing offensive aimed at crushing the Islamist group in Gaza, analysts said Tuesday, with most generally agreeing that any intervention rests on how things go on the ground.
A southern front with Israel? Not for the moment Despite Hezbollah’s recent reconciliation with Hamas, the party is currently unlikely to mobilize against Israel over its ongoing offensive aimed at crushing the Islamist group in Gaza, analysts said Tuesday, with most generally agreeing that any intervention rests on how things go on the ground.
Qatar emir meets King Abdullah in Riyadh Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamid al-Thani arrived in Jeddah Tuesday to discuss developments in Gaza with Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah, state media said.
British U-turn on ex-KGB agent murder inquiry Britain announced Tuesday it would hold a public inquiry into the death of a former Russian spy who accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of ordering his murder, but denied the decision was linked to the Ukraine crisis.
Lebanon sees 90 percent rise in Arab tourism The Tourism Ministry said Tuesday the number of Arab tourists increased by 90 percent in June, compared with the previous year.
Lebanon sees 90 percent rise in Arab tourism The Tourism Ministry said Tuesday the number of Arab tourists increased by 90 percent in June, compared with the previous year.
Saudi bourse surges on plan to open market to FDI Saudi Arabia’s bourse surged Tuesday after the financial regulator said it would open the stock market to direct investment by foreign institutions in the first half of 2015.
Russia misses out on rise in global markets President Vladimir Putin’s meddling in Ukraine has cost Russia dearly in financial markets. With the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17, the toll is only getting worse.
Arab world ostriches The Palestinian issue has long been called the central issue in the Arab world, but the relative lack of popular anger amid the ongoing Israeli onslaught against the Gaza Strip should serve as a wake-up call.
Arab world ostriches The Palestinian issue has long been called the central issue in the Arab world, but the relative lack of popular anger amid the ongoing Israeli onslaught against the Gaza Strip should serve as a wake-up call.
Why the U.S. merits an absurdity prize The bizarre role of the United States government in current events in Israel and Palestine has reached such a peak this week that someone in the realm of the absurd should create a prize for this and award the inaugural one to Secretary of State John Kerry.
The fight over resources threatens global order The proclamation of a new Cold War, following Russia’s annexation of Crimea, turned out to be alarmist and premature.
Ronaldo ready to rumble after World Cup flop Putting a miserable World Cup behind him, Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo Tuesday declared himself fit and ready to go as he chases trophies at Real Madrid.
Ronaldo ready to rumble after World Cup flop Putting a miserable World Cup behind him, Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo Tuesday declared himself fit and ready to go as he chases trophies at Real Madrid.
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.
Beauty apps show ‘before and after,’ glamorize selfies Women looking to enhance their image but wary of spending money on expensive cosmetics can take the guesswork out of finding a new look, or improving selfies, with the latest beauty apps.
Pay what you want, Paris hotel guests told Five Paris hotels Monday launched a scheme allowing guests to pay what they want, in an experiment that might be extended if it is successful.
Teen swimwear designer makes debut in Florida fashion show It was nearly showtime as designer Francesca Aiello, of the line Frankie’s Bikinis, snapped pictures backstage of models in her latest swimwear designs.
From London’s streets to LA show, thanks to a dog A former homeless man’s sketches of his dog George, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier he credits with changing his life, are commanding rising prices in a London gallery and have earned him a show in Los Angeles.
From London’s streets to LA show, thanks to a dog A former homeless man’s sketches of his dog George, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier he credits with changing his life, are commanding rising prices in a London gallery and have earned him a show in Los Angeles.
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.