Berri-FPM spat over summit casts gloom over govt Lebanese divisions over the 2019 Arab Economic and Social Development Summit that ended in Beirut Sunday are expected to burst out into the open this week, pitting the Free Patriotic Movement against Speaker Nabih Berri’s Amal Movement and overshadowing the stalled Cabinet formation attempts, political sources said.
Berri-FPM spat over summit casts gloom over govt Lebanese divisions over the 2019 Arab Economic and Social Development Summit that ended in Beirut Sunday are expected to burst out into the open this week, pitting the Free Patriotic Movement against Speaker Nabih Berri’s Amal Movement and overshadowing the stalled Cabinet formation attempts, political sources said.
Spain efforts to reach toddler in well hit hudles Diggers trying to reach a 2-year-old boy who fell into a deep well in southern Spain a week ago saw their progress slowed by harder rock Sunday, though experts held out hope he could still be alive.
Israel, Chad renew ties as Netanyahu visits Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the majority-Muslim nation of Chad Sunday for what he called a “historic” trip, as the two countries restored diplomatic ties after a decadeslong break.
Firms: Ghosn received $9M improperly Carlos Ghosn improperly received $9 million in compensation from a joint venture between Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors, the Japanese automakers said Friday, raising the possibility of their ousted chairman facing a fresh charge of embezzlement.
Firms: Ghosn received $9M improperly Carlos Ghosn improperly received $9 million in compensation from a joint venture between Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors, the Japanese automakers said Friday, raising the possibility of their ousted chairman facing a fresh charge of embezzlement.
Saudi bonds to join JPMorgan in $119B addition Saudi Arabia and four other Gulf nations will join JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s emerging-market bond indexes this month, potentially paving the way for billions of dollars in inflows into the securities.
Ghosn ethics may be dubious: committee The co-chair of a committee set up by Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. to examine the root cause of alleged financial misconduct by ousted chairman Carlos Ghosn said he believed the embattle executive may have had questionable ethical standards.
Summit sense International meetings such as the Arab Economic and Social Development Summit are the pinnacle of public relations events. For countries that have the honor of hosting, they are a chance to showcase their hospitality, security and organizational skills, and for their leaders to connect with peers and iron out differences.
Summit sense International meetings such as the Arab Economic and Social Development Summit are the pinnacle of public relations events. For countries that have the honor of hosting, they are a chance to showcase their hospitality, security and organizational skills, and for their leaders to connect with peers and iron out differences.
The EU is a great idea that has gone awry As we watch Britain going through the paroxysms relating to Brexit, it is easy to view its decision to leave the European Union as an act of foolishness, a self-inflicted wound that will impoverish Britons for years to come.
Pacquiao beats Broner in unanimous decision win WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao showed flashes of his past brilliance as he delivered a dominant performance to earn a unanimous decision victory over Adrien Broner in Las Vegas Saturday.
Pacquiao beats Broner in unanimous decision win WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao showed flashes of his past brilliance as he delivered a dominant performance to earn a unanimous decision victory over Adrien Broner in Las Vegas Saturday.
Federer, Kerber stunned as Nadal through Defending champion Roger Federer was stunned by fiery Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas who ended his bid for a record seventh Australian Open Sunday on a day of upsets that also saw second seed Angelique Kerber crash out.
Sagesse get another Champville thrashing Champville inflicted another damaging defeat on past rivals Sagesse Sunday, trouncing the fallen giants 99-66 for their fifth win in six in the Lebanese Basketball League.
Cejudo defends belt with fast win over Dillashaw Henry Cejudo needed only a record 32 seconds to defend his 125-pound title in New York.
Formula One pays tribute to Schumacher at 50 Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher turned 50 Thursday with Formula One and his fans paying tribute to the sport’s most successful driver with a mixture of celebration and sorrow.
Saudi Arabia reviving its ancient past Bathed in light, musicians belt out melodies among pre-Islamic desert ruins in northwestern Saudi Arabia, a heritage trove at the center of efforts to put the reclusive kingdom on the tourism map.
Saudi Arabia reviving its ancient past Bathed in light, musicians belt out melodies among pre-Islamic desert ruins in northwestern Saudi Arabia, a heritage trove at the center of efforts to put the reclusive kingdom on the tourism map.
Lady Gaga wins best original song at Golden Globes Lady Gaga's songwriting chops have won her the second Golden Globe of her career.
First Thai cave rescue film due out on mission anniversary A Thai-born director who took just weeks to shoot the first film about the dramatic cave rescue of the "Wild Boars" football team says his focus is on authenticity and the mission's "unsung" heroes, with book publishers and Hollywood studios jostling to make their versions of the saga.
4 weddings and a robbery? Hugh Grant seeks script return British actor Hugh Grant has a plea for the thief who broke into his car: Please return the script that was inside.
Dowdy no more: Men in suits storm back into style Many had thought it as good as dead, destined for a place in fashion oblivion next to plus fours.
Dowdy no more: Men in suits storm back into style Many had thought it as good as dead, destined for a place in fashion oblivion next to plus fours.
What the latest dieting studies tell us Bacon and black coffee for breakfast, or oatmeal and bananas? If you’re planning to try to lose weight in 2019, you’re sure to find a fierce debate online and among friends and family about how best to do it. It seems like everyone has an opinion, and new fads emerge every year. Two major studies last year provided more fuel for a particularly polarizing topic - the role carbs play in making us fat.
Japan launches satellite for artificial meteors A rocket carrying a satellite on a mission to deliver the world’s first artificial meteor shower blasted into space Friday, Japanese scientists said.
Iceland's Northern Lights: Beautiful sight, risky drives Police in Iceland have a warning for visitors: Beware our roads in the winter.
Ford and Cadillac SUVs star at auto show SUVs and a big pickup truck will get top billing at Detroit’s auto show this year, but there are some surprise sports cars and electric vehicles on the agenda.
Chilean Patagonia: an open-air lab In one of the most inhospitable places on Earth, the southernmost part of Chile's Patagonia region, scientists are studying whales, dolphins and algae in order to help predict how climate change will affect the world's oceans.
