Six quit to topple Qabbani council The prospect of having two grand muftis remained Tuesday despite the resignation of six members of Sheikh Mohammad Rashid Qabbani’s Higher Islamic Council in a bid to dissolve his branch of the body.
Six quit to topple Qabbani council The prospect of having two grand muftis remained Tuesday despite the resignation of six members of Sheikh Mohammad Rashid Qabbani’s Higher Islamic Council in a bid to dissolve his branch of the body.
Iraq airstrikes claiming heavy civilian toll: HRW Iraqi government air strikes against jihadists, some with the use of barrel bombs, have killed at least 75 civilians since the start of June, Human Rights Watch says.
Australia assures search for MH370 goes on Australia says the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 continues uninterrupted, even as the head of the search coordination agency was sent to Ukraine to help with MH17.
Cyprus seeking buyers for FBME Cyprus was looking for buyers to take over branches of Tanzania-based bank FBME – which faces a U.S. money-laundering probe – after placing the operation under administration.
Cyprus seeking buyers for FBME Cyprus was looking for buyers to take over branches of Tanzania-based bank FBME – which faces a U.S. money-laundering probe – after placing the operation under administration.
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.
Toronto film fest unveils premieres as scheduling criteria tightens Noah Baumbach's "While We're Young" and Ed Zwick's "Pawn Sacrifice" will be among the world premieres at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, one of the top movie showcases and a favored platform to unveil Oscar contenders.
Billy Joel to be honored with U.S. Gershwin Prize Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter Billy Joel, who penned hit tunes such as "Piano Man" and "New York State of Mind," will receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, the U.S. national library said on Tuesday.