Lebanese expat killed in Abidjan A 40-year-old Lebanese expat in Abidjan succumbs to his wounds, after he was shot in an attempted burglary a few days ago.
Lebanese expat killed in Abidjan A 40-year-old Lebanese expat in Abidjan succumbs to his wounds, after he was shot in an attempted burglary a few days ago.
Army breaks up protests as Yemen raises fuel prices Protests erupt in Sanaa and are dispersed by the army after the Yemeni government announced a rise in fuel prices.
Woman strips naked to hug Mandela statue in S.Africa A woman strips naked in Nelson Mandela Square in Johannesburg and caresses a huge statue of the liberation hero as astonished bystanders look on.
Russia counts cost of new US, EU sanctions Russia is counting the potential cost of Western sanctions targeting its key energy and finance sectors, with the central bank promising to support lenders hit with penalties.
Russia counts cost of new US, EU sanctions Russia is counting the potential cost of Western sanctions targeting its key energy and finance sectors, with the central bank promising to support lenders hit with penalties.
The Lebanese who are making it big in Brazil Jamil Fadlallah left Lebanon in 1979 without any money or legal papers, seeking an escape from the Lebanese Civil War, then in its fourth year.
Iraqi Kurdistan sends letter to US court over oil The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) sends a letter to a U.S. court in Texas over a seized cargo of Kurdish crude oil.
Cease-fire is not enough Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip has generated around-the-clock media coverage of the death and destruction being meted out to Palestinians, as well as attempts to broker a cease-fire.
Cease-fire is not enough Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip has generated around-the-clock media coverage of the death and destruction being meted out to Palestinians, as well as attempts to broker a cease-fire.
Kerry makes worthy gains in a chaotic world The world has been so chaotic lately that it was easy to overlook two U.S. diplomatic maneuvers – involving the turbulent nations of Afghanistan and Iran – that avoided what could have been dangerous ruptures.
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.
Gerrard says last three months "worst of my life" Steven Gerrard says the slip that arguably ended Liverpool's title hopes and England being knocked out the World Cup in the group stages have contributed to what has been "probably the worst three months of my life".
Gerrard says last three months "worst of my life" Steven Gerrard says the slip that arguably ended Liverpool's title hopes and England being knocked out the World Cup in the group stages have contributed to what has been "probably the worst three months of my life".
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.
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.
In L.A. Clippers case, court does dirty work for NBA By Eric Kelsey LOS ANGELES, July 29 (Reuters) - The National Basketball Association was navigating uncharted and possibly treacherous waters, first when it banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life for racist remarks and then when it demanded the team be sold by September.
16-year-old Nigerian weightlifter fails drug test A 16-year-old Nigerian weightlifter fails a doping test after becoming the youngest ever female to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal in the sport.
Pacific islanders battle the bulge The new chairman of the Pacific Islands Forum says he is determined to change the unhealthy lifestyle choices that have made his region the fattest in the world.
Pacific islanders battle the bulge The new chairman of the Pacific Islands Forum says he is determined to change the unhealthy lifestyle choices that have made his region the fattest in the world.
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.
Airbnb woos business travelers Airbnb on Monday set out to woo business travelers to its service that lets people turn unused rooms in homes into de facto hotel space.
Mobile tech reshaping the health sector Your smartphone is not only your best friend, it’s also become your personal trainer, coach, medical lab and maybe even your doctor.
Michelin-starred Hungarian chef inspired by ‘two moms’ Akos Sarkozi has delighted throngs of guests with his no-frills style, stripping down heavy Hungarian dishes to their defining flavors.
Wine cup used by Pericles found in commoner's grave A cup believed to have been used by Classical Greek statesman Pericles has been found in a pauper's grave in north Athens.
Wine cup used by Pericles found in commoner's grave A cup believed to have been used by Classical Greek statesman Pericles has been found in a pauper's grave in north Athens.
Review: Boseman drips with charisma as James Brown Brown blows the roof off the place … then he saunters over to the Stones, just four skinny blokes who don't know what hit them. "Welcome to America," he says.
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.
Australia police rapped over Lily Allen handcuff image A prank image of British singer Lily Allen kneeling on the ground, head bowed and handcuffed, on Monday landed an Australian police officer in hot water.