200 go on trial in Egypt, accused of militancy An Egyptian court opened the trial of 213 suspected militants, including members of the army and police, on charges of joining Egypt's most active militant group and attempting to assassinate the interior minister.
200 go on trial in Egypt, accused of militancy An Egyptian court opened the trial of 213 suspected militants, including members of the army and police, on charges of joining Egypt's most active militant group and attempting to assassinate the interior minister.
Machnouk doubts Aoun’s presidential chances Interior Minister Nouhad Machnouk, a leading member of the Future Movement, Thursday sounded downbeat on MP Michel Aoun’s presidential chances
Canadian pastor detained in North Korea Canada's government has confirmed that a Canadian pastor has been detained in North Korea, the man's family says.
Private sector activity at a five-month low Private sector activity contracted to its lowest level in five months during February, according to the BLOM Lebanon Purchasing Managers’ Index which was released Wednesday.
Private sector activity at a five-month low Private sector activity contracted to its lowest level in five months during February, according to the BLOM Lebanon Purchasing Managers’ Index which was released Wednesday.
Egyptians race to expand Suez Canal Bulldozers push earth and dredgers spit mud round the clock at Egypt’s Suez Canal in a race to quickly expand the strategic waterway for two-way traffic, a project trumpeted by President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi to revive both the country’s damaged economy and visions of nationalist glory.
U.S. companies stashing $2.1 trillion overseas Eight of the biggest U.S. technology companies added a combined $69 billion to their stockpiled offshore profits over the past year, even as some corporations in other industries felt pressure to bring cash back home.
Cabinet back on course Lebanon’s Cabinet appears poised to turn the corner after months of internal bickering produced a state of paralysis.
Cabinet back on course Lebanon’s Cabinet appears poised to turn the corner after months of internal bickering produced a state of paralysis.
Netanyahu created a zero-sum game with the U.S. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lobbied powerfully against a nuclear agreement with Iran in a well-crafted speech to Congress Tuesday.
Is electrically boosting mental functions safe? Transcranial electrical stimulation, or “brain zapping” as it is often (erroneously) described, is garnering a fair amount of attention, both from academics and media.
Young rescues United, Chelsea win Ashley Young bolstered Manchester United’s bid for a Premier League top-four place with an 89th-minute winner at Newcastle United Wednesday, while leaders Chelsea preserved their five-point lead.
Young rescues United, Chelsea win Ashley Young bolstered Manchester United’s bid for a Premier League top-four place with an 89th-minute winner at Newcastle United Wednesday, while leaders Chelsea preserved their five-point lead.
F1 Champion Hamilton seeks greater dominance Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is hoping his Mercedes team will be even more dominant this season even if he also wants rivals to give him more of a challenge.
Wozniacki survives first round in Malaysia Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki atoned for a first-round exit last year by cruising past China’s Wang Yafan Tuesday at the WTA Malaysian Open.
Arakji buzzer-beater rescues Riyadi Wael Arakji scored a controversial buzzer-beating layup Wednesday night to lead league-leaders Riyadi over Homenetmen 100-99 at Manara in round one of the group stage.
Phelps could be reinstated for worlds Michael Phelps, the 18-time Olympic swim champion who agreed not to compete at this year’s World Championships, could be reinstated for the meet by USA Swimming, ESPN reported Tuesday.
Afghans ‘war rugs’ reflect bloody decades More than three decades of war have damaged Afghanistan’s once-thriving carpet industry, but weavers are tapping into the bloody past to boost their fortunes with “war rugs” depicting guns, tanks and warplanes.
Afghans ‘war rugs’ reflect bloody decades More than three decades of war have damaged Afghanistan’s once-thriving carpet industry, but weavers are tapping into the bloody past to boost their fortunes with “war rugs” depicting guns, tanks and warplanes.
Caritas Ashrafieh opens arts & crafts fair The Ashrafieh Branch of Caritas Lebanon launched its three-day annual arts and crafts fair Wednesday at the Beirut district’s landmark Hotel Alexandre.
Size matters: Phones as big as they can get for easy use There was a time you could count on phones getting larger each year.
Nimble 2-Series injects fun back in BMW If I’ve learned anything since we first introduced The Daily Star’s automotive fixtures several months ago, it’s that test-driving new cars would be impossible without the support of many people.
It's raining cats and tourists on a Japanese island An army of feral cats rules a remote island in southern Japan, curling up in abandoned houses or strutting about in a fishing village that is overrun with felines outnumbering humans six to one
UN: World eating too much sugar Put down the donut. And while you're at it, skip the breakfast cereal, fruit juice, beer and ketchup. New guidelines from the WHO says the world is eating too much sugar.
Bjork museum retrospective tests bounds of music In one of its most complex and ambitious exhibitions, the Museum of Modern Art has designed a career retrospective on Bjork that probes the question – just how does one put music on a wall?
Bjork museum retrospective tests bounds of music In one of its most complex and ambitious exhibitions, the Museum of Modern Art has designed a career retrospective on Bjork that probes the question – just how does one put music on a wall?
Cate Blanchett on being evil in 'Cinderella' After playing both real and mythical queens, a golden age screen idol and Bob Dylan, Cate Blanchett is taking on another iconic, complex character - Cinderella's evil stepmother.
Austrian bearded drag queen Conchita to release debut album Austria's bearded drag queen sensation Conchita Wurst, winner of last year's Eurovision Song Contest, said Thursday that her debut album would be released on May 13.
Queen Elizabeth strips entertainer Rolf Harris of honor Britain's Queen Elizabeth has stripped veteran entertainer Rolf Harris of an honor she bestowed on him in 2006, basing the move on his conviction for child sex crimes last year, an official notice on Tuesday revealed.