Tunisian troops find large arms cache near Libya border Tunisian troops have captured a large arms cache near the border with Libya, including Kalashnikov rifles, rockets and landmines, the government says
Tunisian troops find large arms cache near Libya border Tunisian troops have captured a large arms cache near the border with Libya, including Kalashnikov rifles, rockets and landmines, the government says
Salam takes tough line with Cabinet Prime Minister Tammam Salam was firm Thursday, telling ministers that he would no longer allow them to obstruct the Cabinet’s work, as the body resumed sessions after three weeks of paralysis.
Putin takes 10% salary cut in crisis-hit Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin announces he was cutting his salary by 10 percent as well as the earnings of several top government officials, as the country's economy reels from the collapse of the ruble
Growth driven by lending: ABL chief Bank loans are the primary reason for the economic growth in Lebanon amid a sharp drop in foreign direct investments and unchanged capital inflow, the president of the Association of Banks in Lebanon said Thursday.
Growth driven by lending: ABL chief Bank loans are the primary reason for the economic growth in Lebanon amid a sharp drop in foreign direct investments and unchanged capital inflow, the president of the Association of Banks in Lebanon said Thursday.
Gulf arms race fuels UAE defense industry Soaring Middle Eastern arms budgets are spurring the United Arab Emirates to build a home-grown defense industry capable of meeting more of its own military needs while exporting weapons to markets spanning Tunisia to India.
ECB raises growth forecasts The European Central Bank will launch into quantitative easing next week having increased its economic growth forecasts for this year and next.
Parody of peacemaking Vapid U.N. “peacemaking” efforts in Syria have ground to a virtual halt, despite the periodic talks, statements and visits by those involved.
Parody of peacemaking Vapid U.N. “peacemaking” efforts in Syria have ground to a virtual halt, despite the periodic talks, statements and visits by those involved.
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.
Look for fingerprints of life on other planets The recent discovery of two new planets, dubbed Kepler-438b and Kepler-442b, proves that small habitable-zone planets exist – something we did not know only five years ago.
FIFA's Blatter calls on Iran to allow women into stadiums FIFA president Sepp Blatter asks Iran to end its ban on women watching football matches, describing the situation as intolerable
FIFA's Blatter calls on Iran to allow women into stadiums FIFA president Sepp Blatter asks Iran to end its ban on women watching football matches, describing the situation as intolerable
What’s new in the Formula One paddock for 2015 Formula One starts a new season in Australia on March 15 with a number of changes to the rules and regulations, as well as new faces in the paddock.
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.
Sagesse easily crush Hoops 82-54 Sagesse cruised to a comfortable 82-54 victory against Hoops at Ghazir Thursday in round one of the group stage of the Lebanese Basketball League.
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.
When in Paris: Kim Kardashian goes platinum for Fashion Week Kim Kardashian made a fashion statement of her own at Balmain's show Thursday, showing off newly platinum locks.
When in Paris: Kim Kardashian goes platinum for Fashion Week Kim Kardashian made a fashion statement of her own at Balmain's show Thursday, showing off newly platinum locks.
3 reasons Apple's watch will or won't change the game No one can argue that many Apple devices have changed the way people live their lives.
New bridal line ‘Sow’ debuts Tucked away in a Gemmayzeh side street, an old building played host to a silent wedding last week. Potted plants dotted the ground as lifeless brides and grooms dangled from the ceiling, but love filled the room.
Super lightweight supercars dominate at Geneva Koenigsegg is Swedish for “crazy.” OK, really it’s the maker of an especially exotic line of hyperfast track cars. But it feels like there should be a blanket Scandanavian term for many of the new cars this week at the Geneva Motor Show.
Affordable ways to enjoy Maui, from beaches to scenic drives The perception of Maui as a destination for the rich is only partially true. Flights and hotels can be pricy. The only down season is for about two weeks at the start of December.
Austria’s up-and-coming red wines Germany is experiencing a red explosion, possibly attributable to climate change, with the result that riesling is no longer the only grape.
Harrison Ford injured in small-plane crash in Los Angeles Actor Harrison Ford was injured on Thursday in the crash of a small airplane on a Los Angeles golf course, celebrity website TMZ reported.
Harrison Ford injured in small-plane crash in Los Angeles Actor Harrison Ford was injured on Thursday in the crash of a small airplane on a Los Angeles golf course, celebrity website TMZ reported.
Tribeca Festival blends films, live performances in varied slate From a crime drama starring actress Glenn Close to an Arnold Schwarzenegger film about a deadly zombie epidemic to an expose of the financial crisis, the Tribeca Film Festival unveiled a varied slate of movies on Thursday.
Paul McCartney returns to Liverpool on new Europe tour Paul McCartney is extending a world tour with nine dates in Europe, including an emotional return to the Beatles' native Liverpool and a headline appearance at Denmark's Roskilde Festival.
The art of being forgotten The room is dark. Black walls and dim red lighting encircle you like a womb. A calm voice reads a series of dates and numbers in Arabic. All the names are different, but many of the dates are the same.