Lebanon registers record 41 virus deaths, 5,196 cases Lebanon Thursday registered 41 coronavirus deaths, a new record for the second day in a row, and 5,196 cases as the country began an 11-day nationwide lockdown to curb the dangerous spread of the virus.
Lebanon registers record 41 virus deaths, 5,196 cases Lebanon Thursday registered 41 coronavirus deaths, a new record for the second day in a row, and 5,196 cases as the country began an 11-day nationwide lockdown to curb the dangerous spread of the virus.
Iran tests missiles under apparent watch of US sub Iran fired cruise missiles Thursday as part of a naval drill in the Gulf of Oman, state media reported, under surveillance of what appeared to be a U.
Pound up again as lockdown hits dollar demand The Lebanese pound edged higher for a second day Friday, trading at LL8,750 to the dollar on the black market as a full lockdown to stem a surge of COVID-19 cases hit demand for the greenback.
Pound up again as lockdown hits dollar demand The Lebanese pound edged higher for a second day Friday, trading at LL8,750 to the dollar on the black market as a full lockdown to stem a surge of COVID-19 cases hit demand for the greenback.
UAE emerges as hub for companies helping Venezuela avoid sanctions In June, the United States imposed sanctions on half a dozen oil tankers managed by established shipping firms. It was a major escalation of American attempts to choke off Venezuela’s oil trade.
As political risk fades, earnings may start to matter again With uncertainties regarding U.S. elections fading, some investors expect company earnings and economic data to play a greater role in moving stock prices this year.
The eternal promise of the Arab Spring Democracy is not like instant coffee. It needs an enabling environment and a hospitable culture to flourish and grow.
The eternal promise of the Arab Spring Democracy is not like instant coffee. It needs an enabling environment and a hospitable culture to flourish and grow.
Democracy: Washington vs. Beirut Watching news of the insurrection in Washington and the events that followed, one cannot but draw comparisons and lessons as it applies to the Lebanese quagmire.
Rooney ends playing career to become Derby manager Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, regarded as one of the best English players of his generation, has called time on his illustrious playing career after being named Friday as manager of second-tier side Derby County.
Rooney ends playing career to become Derby manager Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, regarded as one of the best English players of his generation, has called time on his illustrious playing career after being named Friday as manager of second-tier side Derby County.
Murray's Australian Open participation in doubt after positive virus test Andy Murray's participation in the Australian Open has been thrown into doubt after it was revealed Thursday he had tested positive for coronavirus.
No Harden, no problem as Wood bags 27 points to fuel Rockets win The Houston Rockets put this week's franchise-altering trade in the rear view mirror Thursday night as they kicked off their post-James Harden era with a gutsy comeback NBA win over the San Antonio Spurs.
Price finally keeps his cool to win world title Welshman Gerwyn Price won darts' world championship Sunday, beating Scot Gary Anderson 7-3 in the final to earn his biggest career victory since swapping a career in professional rugby for the ever-more lucrative pub game.
Australia, China F1 postponed as coronavirus hits 2021 calendar Formula One's Australian Grand Prix was postponed to November and China's race was put on hold indefinitely as the coronavirus forced a 2021 calendar rejig Tuesday.
Germany returns final Nazi-looted work to owners From 1938 the Nazis had engaged Hildebrand – who was himself of Jewish heritage – to deal in items taken from Jewish owners or confiscated as ‘degenerate’
Germany returns final Nazi-looted work to owners From 1938 the Nazis had engaged Hildebrand – who was himself of Jewish heritage – to deal in items taken from Jewish owners or confiscated as ‘degenerate’
Prototype performance fest pushed mostly online One of the leading international festivals of contemporary opera and theater has shifted format for its ninth edition because of the coronavirus pandemic
Marvel returns ... in a black-and-white sitcom Without explanation, ‘WandaVision’ finds witch Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and other-worldly android Vision (Paul Bettany) living happily married in the idyllic 1950s town of Westview, which is seemingly lifted straight from an episode of ‘Bewitched’ or ‘I Love Lucy’ – complete with canned laughter track
150 thousand families monthly receive money transfers from abroad in cash and USD through OMT 150 thousand families monthly receive money transfers from abroad in cash and USD through OMT
150 thousand families monthly receive money transfers from abroad in cash and USD through OMT 150 thousand families monthly receive money transfers from abroad in cash and USD through OMT
EU says it has secured nearly half of Pfizer's 2021 global output of COVID shots The European Union reached a deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 300 million additional doses of their COVID-19 vaccine, the head of the European Commission said on Friday, in a move that would give the EU nearly half of the firms' global output for 2021.
WhatsApp tests voice and video calls on desktop version Dec 18 (Reuters) - Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp has rolled out a beta version of its desktop app that features voice and video calls for the first time, according to a report by tech blog WABetaInfo.
Norway first to over 50% electric in 2020 new car sales: industry group Norway became the first country in the world where electric cars accounted for more than 50 percent of new registrations in 2020, according to figures published Tuesday by an industry group.
Japan unveils green growth plan for 2050 carbon neutral goal TOKYO: Japan on Friday unveiled plans to boost renewable energy, phase out gasoline-powered cars and reduce battery costs as part of a bid to reach an ambitious 2050 carbon-neutral goal.
