Five Lebanese soldiers killed in clashes Lebanese troops, backed by heavy artillery and helicopter gunships, battled Syria-based jihadis on Lebanon’s northeastern border Friday, killing at least 18 militants and losing five soldiers.
Five Lebanese soldiers killed in clashes Lebanese troops, backed by heavy artillery and helicopter gunships, battled Syria-based jihadis on Lebanon’s northeastern border Friday, killing at least 18 militants and losing five soldiers.
US, allies conduct airstrikes in Syria and Iraq The United States and its coalition partners have launched another round of airstrikes against ISIS militants in Iraq and Syria, conducting 26 strikes since early Friday.
40 dead in DR Congo protests: Human Rights Watch Forty people have died in protests in the Democratic Republic of Congo against President Joseph Kabila, Human Rights Watch said on Saturday, accusing security forces of using excessive force and then trying to remove evidence.
Russia faces $40B battle to stave off bank crisis Russia may have to spend more than $40 billion this year to avert a banking crisis, as the growing likelihood of a sharp recession threatens to pile extra costs on a sector suffering from Western sanctions and a plunge in the ruble.
Russia faces $40B battle to stave off bank crisis Russia may have to spend more than $40 billion this year to avert a banking crisis, as the growing likelihood of a sharp recession threatens to pile extra costs on a sector suffering from Western sanctions and a plunge in the ruble.
New Saudi king to focus economic policy on jobs Saudi Arabia’s new king is expected to focus economic policy on creating jobs and multibillion dollar infrastructure projects to prevent tumbling oil prices from causing social tensions or undermining business confidence.
Lebanon’s trade deficit widens in 2014 A fall in exports caused Lebanon’s trade deficit in 2014 to widen to 83.834 percent compared to 81.51 percent in 2013, the Customs Department said Friday.
Continuing the vision The smooth course of events in Saudi Arabia after the passing of King Abdullah is working to quash speculation, made in some quarters, that the kingdom would face turbulence upon the succession of King Salman.
Continuing the vision The smooth course of events in Saudi Arabia after the passing of King Abdullah is working to quash speculation, made in some quarters, that the kingdom would face turbulence upon the succession of King Salman.
Will Europeans get anti-terrorism right? The recent terror attacks in Paris and the killing or arrest of suspected terrorists in Belgium have clarified the dangerous reality of thousands of European radicals fighting with ISIS in Syria-Iraq and returning to carry out attacks in their home countries.
Sino-Russian alliance cant challenge the West Some analysts believe that 2014 ushered in a new era of Cold War-style geopolitics.
Gyan magic gives Ghana last-gasp win over Algeria Quadruple winners Ghana are back in contention for a berth in the African Nations Cup quarterfinals after captain Asamoah Gyan struck deep into stoppage time to earn a 1-0 victory over Algeria Friday.
Gyan magic gives Ghana last-gasp win over Algeria Quadruple winners Ghana are back in contention for a berth in the African Nations Cup quarterfinals after captain Asamoah Gyan struck deep into stoppage time to earn a 1-0 victory over Algeria Friday.
Agonizing wait for Schumachers and Bianchis Formula One legend Michael Schumacher has entered a second year battling back from a horrific ski accident that has left him a recluse in his Swiss home, his condition a closely guarded secret.
Bouchard: time to stop talking about Twirlgate Eugenie Bouchard – the unwitting protagonist of an Australian Open saga that has been dubbed “Twirlgate” – would prefer if people just focused on her tennis.
Sagesse, Riyadi set up all-Lebanese final Lebanese basketball heavyweights Riyadi and Sagesse set up an exciting final at the 26th edition of the Dubai International Basketball Championship after edging out Morocco’s AS Sale and USA’s And1 respectively Friday.
Seahawks, Patriots book Super Bowl showdown Super Bowl champions Seattle stunned Green Bay 28-22 in overtime Sunday to book a return to the NFL showcase, where they’ll face the New England Patriots.
The show must go on for Paris fashion There was a subdued atmosphere at the first day of Paris Fashion Week menswear shows – which began in earnest following the French capital’s worst terror attacks in decades.
The show must go on for Paris fashion There was a subdued atmosphere at the first day of Paris Fashion Week menswear shows – which began in earnest following the French capital’s worst terror attacks in decades.
Tech barons paint rosy future at Davos Technological advances are to explode 10 times faster than even the Internet boom in the 1990s, top tech tycoons told the global Davos elite Wednesday, but also warned that security threats this year would be worse than ever.
Sand dunes, camels and clay castles in Morocco Following one of Africa’s most mythic, and historic, trading routes: The road to Timbuktu, lined with centuries-old castles, oases and the occasional camel-crossing road warning.
Les Petits Diplomates: etiquette for kids It was 9:30 a.m. when the course was starting and four boys and eight girls wearing nametags all swiveled nervously in their chairs lined in a “U” shape.
Sometimes it’s best to say goodbye to your car For many of us, our cars are practically members of the family. And for some, they’re even akin to love interests.
The Chablis region offers increasingly promising wines The 2012 premier crus from Burgundy’s Chablis region are almost all on the market now, their quality testament to the ever-increasing amount of effort being put into the vineyards in this climatically marginal region.
Anne Hathaway on 'Song One,' producing and Catwoman After winning an Oscar in 2013 for best supporting actress in the musical "Les Miserables," Anne Hathaway is taking on a new challenge as a producer.
Anne Hathaway on 'Song One,' producing and Catwoman After winning an Oscar in 2013 for best supporting actress in the musical "Les Miserables," Anne Hathaway is taking on a new challenge as a producer.
John Legend performs tribute set at Sundance premiere The opening-night documentary at the Sundance Film Festival closed with a superstar concert.
Filmmakers showcase virtual reality at Sundance Whether putting moviegoers inside the yurt of a Mongolian tribe, in the studio with a musician or in the path of an oncoming train, filmmakers are blurring the lines of reality for viewers at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
A glamour-free Aniston stars in a drab Cake Ah, to de-glam. It’s one of the surest shortcuts to newfound artistic appreciation – a bedraggled deviation into dowdy drama by a beautiful star. Acclaim by way of sweatpants.