Roumieh Prison inmates stage hunger strike for general amnesty Inmates of Block D in Metn’s Roumieh Prison began a hunger strike Tuesday in demand of a general amnesty for some prisoners, according to local media reports.
Roumieh Prison inmates stage hunger strike for general amnesty Inmates of Block D in Metn’s Roumieh Prison began a hunger strike Tuesday in demand of a general amnesty for some prisoners, according to local media reports.
US must ensure access to safe abortions: UN rights office The United Nations human rights office called on U.S. authorities Tuesday to ensure that women have access to safe abortions, saying bans lead to risky underground abortions that can endanger a woman's life.
Egypt approves autopsy for 'tortured' Palestinian detainee The family of a Palestinian former intelligence agent, who have claimed that he was tortured by Turkish authorities, said Tuesday that Egyptian prosecutors had approved their request for an autopsy.
Cut salaries, stop tax evasion: experts The government has no choice but to implement painful fiscal reforms that involve cutting the salaries and benefits of civil servants and government retirees as well as cracking down on rampant tax evasion, an economist and a leading international institution said.
Cut salaries, stop tax evasion: experts The government has no choice but to implement painful fiscal reforms that involve cutting the salaries and benefits of civil servants and government retirees as well as cracking down on rampant tax evasion, an economist and a leading international institution said.
Turkey to reduce US import tariffs this week, reciprocating US move Turkey's Trade Ministry will implement a reciprocal reduction in tariffs on U.S. imports after the United States halved tariffs on Turkish steel imports last week, two Turkish sources said Tuesday.
IMF approves $248.2M stand-by arrangement for Armenia The International Monetary Fund has approved a $248.2 million three-year stand-by precautionary arrangement for Armenia to support structural reforms and improve the business environment.
The rising tide of sustainable seafood McDonald’s. Costco. IKEA. Each of these corporate titans enjoys an enormous customer base.
Trump’s disruptive style has diminishing returns President Donald Trump has styled himself in foreign policy as the Great Disrupter. And for a time, this unpredictable approach served him reasonably well.
Guardiola set for bumper new contract Manchester City will look to tie Pep Guardiola down for the long haul by offering him a new five-year contract with a substantial pay rise.
Guardiola set for bumper new contract Manchester City will look to tie Pep Guardiola down for the long haul by offering him a new five-year contract with a substantial pay rise.
Nadal beats Djokovic for ninth Italian Open title Rafael Nadal is right back where he wants to be. After losing in the semifinals of three straight clay court tournaments, Nadal dominated for stretches against his longtime rival, Novak Djokovic, in a 6-0, 4-6, 6-1 win Sunday for a record-extending ninth Italian Open title.
Leonard stars as Raptors claw back with win over Bucks Kawhi Leonard scored eight of his 36 points in the second overtime period Sunday to lead the Toronto Raptors to a gritty 118-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
Superlatives flow for Koepka but challenges ahead Brooks Koepka received lots of plaudits for his PGA Championship victory Sunday and the American will no longer be able to slip into major championships almost unnoticed as he has become the man to beat for the foreseeable future at least.
Dominant Mercedes brush aside invincibility The dominance of Mercedes has some people asking already, with 16 races to go, whether the Formula One world champions could do the unthinkable and become the invincibles.
A guided tour of your body in Beirut Whatever light seeped through the blindfold before your eyes has gone now, devoured by the darkness of a room of unknown size.
A guided tour of your body in Beirut Whatever light seeped through the blindfold before your eyes has gone now, devoured by the darkness of a room of unknown size.
Madonna gets into Eurovision groove in Tel Aviv despite Palestinian criticism Pop star Madonna took time out ahead of her scheduled guest performance at the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel, attending an evening event in Tel Aviv on Thursday.
Legendary actress and singer Doris Day dead at 97 Doris Day, the honey-voiced singer and actress whose film dramas, musicals and innocent sex comedies made her a top star in the 1950s and '60s and among the most popular screen actresses in history, has died. She was 97.
Rescued from war, animals find haven in Jordan For more than a year after being moved to a Jordanian wildlife reserve from war-hit Syria, two bears, Loz and Sukkar, would cower whenever planes flew by, traumatized by past bombardments.
Rescued from war, animals find haven in Jordan For more than a year after being moved to a Jordanian wildlife reserve from war-hit Syria, two bears, Loz and Sukkar, would cower whenever planes flew by, traumatized by past bombardments.
Dementia cases set to triple: WHO issues guide to cut risk With dementia cases set to soar, the World Health Organization presented Tuesday its first-ever guidelines for reducing the risk, including healthy eating, regular exercise and cutting out tobacco use.
Phoenicia’s atmospheric new iftar experiences The Phoenicia Hotel has always been one of the go-to destinations for Beirutis looking to celebrate a high-end iftar or suhoor during Ramadan.
Is this the new generation of smartphone display? This new screen on the HUAWEI Y9 Prime 2019 is an absolute marvel We spend a considerable amount of time interacting with our phone screens. And the focal point of all that interaction? The display.
Fears over rising violence in Amazon Following traditional rituals, indigenous chief Olimpio Santos Guajajara paints his face with red dye from urucum seeds as he prepares to go on patrol to protect Brazil’s Amazon rainforest.
