Berri less optimistic over govt formation Speaker Nabih Berri did not appear optimistic Saturday about prospects for a swift government formation, telling local TV channel LBCI that there were “internal” obstacles standing in the way.
Berri less optimistic over govt formation Speaker Nabih Berri did not appear optimistic Saturday about prospects for a swift government formation, telling local TV channel LBCI that there were “internal” obstacles standing in the way.
Zimbabwe says 'nothing will stop' election after rally blast The explosion at a campaign rally for Zimbabwe's president that injured 49 people will not delay next month's historic election, officials said Sunday, as a vice president called the attack "terrorism" and said any frightened candidate would be provided with protection.
Air strikes kill five in southern Syria: activist group A wave of air strikes on rebel towns in southern Syria Sunday killed at least five civilians and put a hospital temporarily out of service, a monitor said.
Under 2 pct of deposits left market when PM quit The head of the Association of Banks in Lebanon Joseph Torbey said Friday that less than 2 percent of the deposits exited the Lebanese market when Prime Minister Saad Hariri submitted his resignation in 2017.
Under 2 pct of deposits left market when PM quit The head of the Association of Banks in Lebanon Joseph Torbey said Friday that less than 2 percent of the deposits exited the Lebanese market when Prime Minister Saad Hariri submitted his resignation in 2017.
Egypt raises military pensions amid austerity measures Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has raised pensions for military personnel and salaries for civil servants by 15 percent amid a wave of price hikes linked to austerity measures.
China's Xiaomi targets Europe as it kicks off IPO Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi will aggressively target European markets, using part of the proceeds from its initial public offering worth $6.
Insufferable prejudice The U.S. government Tuesday announced it was pulling out of the United Nations’ Human Rights Council, accusing it of “chronic bias” against Israel.
Insufferable prejudice The U.S. government Tuesday announced it was pulling out of the United Nations’ Human Rights Council, accusing it of “chronic bias” against Israel.
The potential for fraud in Turkey’s elections Turkey’s general election on June 24 will be the culmination of a number of electoral contests that could help President Recep Tayyip Erdogan consolidate his control.
Trump’s ‘deal’ with Kim is far from closed U.S. President Trump boasted last weekend that his “denuclearization deal” with Kim Jong Un could “save potentially millions & millions of lives!”
Queiroz slams VAR, says system confusing for fans Iran coach Carlos Queiroz criticized the video assistant referee (VAR) system on Sunday and said it has left many fans sitting in the stands scratching their heads about what was going on.
Queiroz slams VAR, says system confusing for fans Iran coach Carlos Queiroz criticized the video assistant referee (VAR) system on Sunday and said it has left many fans sitting in the stands scratching their heads about what was going on.
Army dismantles south Lebanon Israeli spy system The Lebanese Army dismantled a network of Israeli spy devices in south Lebanon’s Hasbaya district Friday, a security source told The Daily Star.
Suns make Bahamas' Ayton the top pick in NBA draft The Phoenix Suns didn't have to go far to get Deandre Ayton in the NBA draft, as they made the towering Bahamian teenager their first No. 1 overall pick in franchise history on Thursday.
Wilder, Joshua agree to unification fight Unbeaten heavyweight champions Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua appear to be poised for a title unification bout in the division’s most anticipated matchup.
Saudi woman drives F1 car to mark end of ban Renault stole a march on their Formula One rivals on Sunday when they gave a Saudi Arabian woman a chance to mark a special day by driving one of their cars ahead of Sunday's French Grand Prix.
Fete de la musique – Free vibes and public spaces Music reverberated through Beirut streets as Lebanon celebrated the 18th Fete de la musique Thursday. As the night grew late, the capital’s public places filled with people, attracted by free concerts at Bloc Market (Waterfront), Mad House (Ashrafieh), Eglise St. Maroun (Gemmayzeh), Caravanserai (Hamra), Jardin de l’ESA (Clemenceau), Beirut open stage and The Backdoor (Mar Mikhael).
Fete de la musique – Free vibes and public spaces Music reverberated through Beirut streets as Lebanon celebrated the 18th Fete de la musique Thursday. As the night grew late, the capital’s public places filled with people, attracted by free concerts at Bloc Market (Waterfront), Mad House (Ashrafieh), Eglise St. Maroun (Gemmayzeh), Caravanserai (Hamra), Jardin de l’ESA (Clemenceau), Beirut open stage and The Backdoor (Mar Mikhael).
Turkish rapper Ezhel acquitted on first day of trial An Istanbul court on Tuesday acquitted a popular Turkish rapper who faced up to 10 years in jail on charges of encouraging drug use, activists and lawyers said, on the first day of a trial that had sparked widespread alarm.
China blocks John Oliver on social media A popular Chinese social media site is censoring discussion of “Last Week Tonight” and its HBO host John Oliver after he mocked Chinese President Xi Jinping, his apparent sensitivity about being compared to Winnie the Pooh and his country’s human rights crackdown.
No drugs in U.S. celebrity chef Bourdain's body U.S. celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, who killed himself in a French hotel room earlier this month, had no narcotics in his body when he died, a local prosecutor said on Friday.
Abloh’s Vuitton debut a big draw in Paris The debut Louis Vuitton collection by Virgil Abloh, the first African-American to head a major European fashion house, drew stars of all stripes to Paris for his rainbow-themed menswear show. Kanye West was there with his wife, Kim Kardashian West, who had returned to Paris for the first time since she was tied up and robbed at gunpoint during an October 2016 jewelry heist.
Abloh’s Vuitton debut a big draw in Paris The debut Louis Vuitton collection by Virgil Abloh, the first African-American to head a major European fashion house, drew stars of all stripes to Paris for his rainbow-themed menswear show. Kanye West was there with his wife, Kim Kardashian West, who had returned to Paris for the first time since she was tied up and robbed at gunpoint during an October 2016 jewelry heist.
Gaming Disorder: WHO classifies new mental illness The World Health Organization says compulsively playing video games now qualifies as a new mental health condition – a move that some critics warn may risk stigmatizing its young players.
LAU fields ‘New Wave’ of fashion designers La Magnanerie, a restored 19th-century silk factory in Metn’s Sadd-Boushrieh, glittered under fireworks Thursday night as the second graduating class of a fashion school established by world-renowned Lebanese designer Elie Saab displayed their collections.
Instagram unveils service that rivals YouTube Facebook’s Instagram service is loosening its restraints on video in an attempt to lure younger viewers away from video platform YouTube when they’re looking for something to watch on their smartphones.
Dali Triangle illustrates artist’s surrealism If the name Salvador Dali conjures images of melting watches and a conspicuous mustache but not really much else, then a visit to Spain’s “Dali Triangle” will not only make for a fantastic road trip, but will also show that there’s so much more to the renowned surrealist artist’s work.
Young at heart? Mercedes cultivates its aging workforce Too slow, inflexible, forgetful, always off sick. Those are some attitudes about older workers that car-maker Mercedes-Benz is trying to dispel as Germany grapples with the challenges of an aging society.
EU agrees 32 pct renewables target for 2030 EU negotiators agreed Thursday to increase the share of renewables in the bloc's energy production to 32 percent by 2030, a higher target than in draft rules but short of the level sought by some governments and the European Parliament.
