Lebanon mourns Air Algerie victims The last time Amina Daher spoke to her brother Fayez was just after the plane carrying his wife and three kids took off from Burkina Faso heading toward Algeria, where they were to continue on to Lebanon to spend the Eid al-Fitr holiday with his family.
Lebanon mourns Air Algerie victims The last time Amina Daher spoke to her brother Fayez was just after the plane carrying his wife and three kids took off from Burkina Faso heading toward Algeria, where they were to continue on to Lebanon to spend the Eid al-Fitr holiday with his family.
Boeing reaches plane parts deal with Iran U.S. planemaker Boeing has disclosed an agreement with Iran to provide airplane parts, relaxing a three-decade freeze in ties as part of a broader package of sanctions relief.
EU court: CIA ran secret jail in Polish forest The CIA ran a secret jail on Polish soil, the European Court of Human Rights ruled Thursday, piling pressure on Poland, one of Washington’s closest allies, to break its long silence about the global program for detaining Al-Qaeda suspects.
New Hezbollah sanctions don’t target Lebanon A proposed U.S. legislation that broadens financial sanctions on organizations that help channel money to Hezbollah will have no impact on Lebanon’s banking sector, which is already in full compliance with U.S. and international laws.
New Hezbollah sanctions don’t target Lebanon A proposed U.S. legislation that broadens financial sanctions on organizations that help channel money to Hezbollah will have no impact on Lebanon’s banking sector, which is already in full compliance with U.S. and international laws.
Saudi opening to FDI to profit Western banks HSBC Holdings PLC and JPMorgan Chase & Co. are among the banks set to profit after the Riyadh-based Capital Market Authority announced plans this week to open Saudi Arabia’s bourse to foreign investors.
In China, Apple’s focus pays off The mobile industry has long held that Samsung’s broad range of mobile devices makes it nimble in changing markets, while Apple loses out by rigidly sticking to its high-end gadgets.
Russia blind to Gaza In recent years, pundits have been fond of talking up Russia’s return to the geopolitical arena, based on its growing political and economic clout.
Russia blind to Gaza In recent years, pundits have been fond of talking up Russia’s return to the geopolitical arena, based on its growing political and economic clout.
Germany and the NSA are closer than they let on Given recent German indignation about the National Security Agency, it has been easy to overlook the fact that for decades the German government has cooperated extensively with the NSA on surveillance activities.
Recognize Hamas as a valid interlocutor Another war in the Middle East, another Israeli military invasion of the Gaza Strip, this time with the implicit support of Egypt’s new authoritarian regime.
England’s Lampard signs with New York City Chelsea’s all-time top scorer Frank Lampard announced Thursday he has signed with Major League Soccer 2015 expansion side New York City FC, but his England international future remains uncertain.
England’s Lampard signs with New York City Chelsea’s all-time top scorer Frank Lampard announced Thursday he has signed with Major League Soccer 2015 expansion side New York City FC, but his England international future remains uncertain.
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.
Perez confident 2015 Mexican GP will happen Mexico will definitely be ready to host a Formula One grand prix next year after resolving the problems that prevented the country’s return this season, Force India driver Sergio Perez said Thursday.
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.
Activist Saint Hoax talks political art At first fleeting glance, the works of local artist Saint Hoax recall the halcyon days of childhood. Incorporating Disney characters in a slew of recent works, however, the pseudonymous artist has called attention to darker realities facing young people today.
Activist Saint Hoax talks political art At first fleeting glance, the works of local artist Saint Hoax recall the halcyon days of childhood. Incorporating Disney characters in a slew of recent works, however, the pseudonymous artist has called attention to darker realities facing young people today.
Paracetamol no better than placebo for low back pain: study Paracetamol, a painkiller universally recommended to treat people with acute lower back pain, does not speed recovery or reduce pain from the condition, according to the results of a large trial published Thursday.
Getting paid for your posts? Social networking’s new twist Facebook and most other social networks are built on the premise that just about everything should be shared – except the money those posts produce.
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.
Sniffing out a partner at a pheromone party In a bar in trendy east London, dozens of people mill about, sniffing from plastic bags.
Late-career directors won’t say cut Visiting a retired Frank Capra at his Sierra Nevada hideaway, Clint Eastwood was baffled.
Late-career directors won’t say cut Visiting a retired Frank Capra at his Sierra Nevada hideaway, Clint Eastwood was baffled.
British singer Adele wins damages over photos of son British singer Adele has accepted a five-figure sum in damages on behalf of her two-year-old son from a paparazzi agency that took photos of his "milestone moments", her lawyers said on Wednesday.
‘Lucy’ doesnt require much thought So let’s start with the premise of Luc Besson’s “Lucy,” starring Scarlett Johansson: Human beings only use 10 percent of their brain capacity.
'Weird Al' Yankovic parodies his way to top of Billboard chart "Weird Al" Yankovic, the parody singer and cult figure, on Wednesday earned his first No. 1 album on the weekly U.S. Billboard 200 album chart on the strength of several viral videos released online.