TV stations push for new cable fees Cable subscribers in Lebanon may soon be asked to pay an additional fee, but the rumored rate hike will not be reflected in an improvement in the quality of broadcasting or an increase in the number of channels.
TV stations push for new cable fees Cable subscribers in Lebanon may soon be asked to pay an additional fee, but the rumored rate hike will not be reflected in an improvement in the quality of broadcasting or an increase in the number of channels.
Abbas: Talks with Israel still on table Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Wednesday talks with Israel are still on the table, despite moves against the Jewish state at the U.N. and numerous failed rounds of negotiations.
Ukraine prompts EU to shake up neighbor policy The European Union launched a review of the way it handles neighboring nations Wednesday after its policy of offering closer ties to former Soviet republics led it unwittingly into confrontation with Russia.
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.
The Turkish pipeline may ultimately harm Putin Russia watchers are rightly focusing on the latest brittle cease-fire in Ukraine, seeking to discern President Vladimir Putin’s intentions there.
Bahrain’s Sheikh Salman set to win AFC presidency Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa of Bahrain is poised to retain his position as head of Asian football for another four years after no one decided to oppose him at next month’s Asian Football Confederation elections.
Bahrain’s Sheikh Salman set to win AFC presidency Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa of Bahrain is poised to retain his position as head of Asian football for another four years after no one decided to oppose him at next month’s Asian Football Confederation elections.
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.
Rampant Hawks steamroll over Harden-less Rockets Atlanta showed why they are top of the NBA standings by coming from 18 points down to beat Houston 104-96 Tuesday, with Jeff Teague’s 25 points leading the Hawks to a fifth-straight win.
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.
Caritas Ashrafieh opens annual 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.
Caritas Ashrafieh opens annual 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.
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.
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.
Small SUVs, sports cars rule at Geneva Small SUVs for families and powerful sports cars for the rich are the big things this year at the Geneva International Motor Show this year.
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.
Unfinished conversations on identity Tucked away in the back of the Beirut Art Center, a triptych of screens replays three brief conversations between two women.
Unfinished conversations on identity Tucked away in the back of the Beirut Art Center, a triptych of screens replays three brief conversations between two women.
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.
Oliver, the UK comedian spurring US to action John Oliver may have been ruled out of the running to replace Jon Stewart but the British comedian has cemented his status as The Daily Show host’s spiritual heir.
Apollo Theater to honor Billie Holiday for 100th birthday The Apollo Theater is planning events to commemorate the 100th birthday of blues singer Billie Holiday.