Why Arabic students choose Beirut Despite Lebanon’s increasingly unstable political situation, students from around the globe seek its universities, eager to immerse themselves in Arab culture and the Arabic language.
Why Arabic students choose Beirut Despite Lebanon’s increasingly unstable political situation, students from around the globe seek its universities, eager to immerse themselves in Arab culture and the Arabic language.
Car bombing kills at least 4 in central Bagdad A car bomb explodes in a commercial area of central Baghdad, killing at least four civilians.
Former Ukraine president sues EU over sanctions Former Ukraine president Viktor Yanukovych, ousted by pro-Western protests, files a suit with EU's top court against sanctions Brussels has imposed on him and two sons.
Qatar blames recruiters abroad for labor abuse World Cup 2022 host Qatar, under international criticism over working conditions for migrant workers, said recruitment agencies in Asia were the main party to blame for any abuse.
Qatar blames recruiters abroad for labor abuse World Cup 2022 host Qatar, under international criticism over working conditions for migrant workers, said recruitment agencies in Asia were the main party to blame for any abuse.
Lebanon to postpone gas auction yet again Lebanon will once again postpone the gas auction which was scheduled for Aug. 10 as some ministers expressed their dissatisfaction over the state’s share stated in the decrees, insiders said.
Foreign banks begrudgingly bend to U.S. rules Financiers may grumble that the United States is acting like an imperial power in punishing foreign banks for dealings far beyond U.S. territory, but in the end they are more likely to bow to Washington than kick against its dollar muscle.
Sad silence for Gaza The Israeli offensive against the Gaza Strip has produced a death toll that is approaching 200 people, mainly civilians, a wide swathe of destruction in one of the most densely populated places on earth and yet another humanitarian crisis in the Arab world.
Sad silence for Gaza The Israeli offensive against the Gaza Strip has produced a death toll that is approaching 200 people, mainly civilians, a wide swathe of destruction in one of the most densely populated places on earth and yet another humanitarian crisis in the Arab world.
Obama’s anti-terror policy looks good, on paper In President Barack Obama’s sometimes maddeningly cautious foreign policy, you can see him struggling to answer what may be the hardest question of his presidency: How should the United States project power in a disorderly world without making the same mistakes it did in Iraq and Afghanistan?
There is not much U.S. can do in Syria The Obama administration’s decision to seek $500 million to train and fund elements of the Syrian opposition has been greeted with bipartisan support in Washington.
Brazil fires Scolari after World Cup failure Brazil's football confederation will not renew the contract of national coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, local media reported on Monday, after the five-time World Cup winners were mauled by Germany in a humiliating 7-1 defeat on home soil.
Brazil fires Scolari after World Cup failure Brazil's football confederation will not renew the contract of national coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, local media reported on Monday, after the five-time World Cup winners were mauled by Germany in a humiliating 7-1 defeat on home soil.
Djokovic ends Federer record dream Novak Djokovic won his second Wimbledon title and seventh career major with a 6-7 (7/9), 6-4, 7-6 (7/4), 5-7, 6-4 victory over Roger Federer Sunday, shattering the Swiss star’s dream of a record eighth triumph in an epic struggle.
Marquez wins German GP for ninth straight victory Marc Marquez won the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring for the fifth time in as many visits for nine victories from as many races in his MotoGP title defense.
Lebron James returning to Cleveland Cavaliers Lebron James is going home by signing with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, he says in an article in Sports Illustrated.
Weidman retains title with points win Chris Weidman unanimously outpointed Lyoto Machida at UFC 175 Saturday night to retain his middleweight title.
Uber opens its doors to Beirut passengers Beirut’s locals can now ping a driver for a quick pick up with the launch of Uber app in Beirut.
Uber opens its doors to Beirut passengers Beirut’s locals can now ping a driver for a quick pick up with the launch of Uber app in Beirut.
iPhone 'threat to national security': Chinese media Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has accused US technology giant Apple of threatening national security through its iPhone's ability to track and time-stamp a user's location.
French presidents’ holiday retreat open to public It’s an old fortress on a tiny island, surrounded by pine trees and the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
'Calm' Kardashian joins Emma Watson at Valentino She says her life is a lot calmer since she married fashionista-rapper Kanye West.
Light drinking less healthy than thought: study A glass or two of booze is good for your heart, according to long-standing medical advice that drinkers are often fond of citing.
Jazz bass innovator Charlie Haden dies at 76 Charlie Haden helped change the shape of jazz more than a half-century ago as a member of Ornette Coleman’s groundbreaking quartet, liberating the contrabass from its traditional rhythm section role.
Jazz bass innovator Charlie Haden dies at 76 Charlie Haden helped change the shape of jazz more than a half-century ago as a member of Ornette Coleman’s groundbreaking quartet, liberating the contrabass from its traditional rhythm section role.
Comedian Tracy Morgan released from rehab after June crash Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan was released from a rehabilitation center to finish his recovery at home from a New Jersey crash in June that left him critically injured and killed a fellow passenger, his spokesman said on Saturday.
Katherine Heigl returns to TV with new NBC series Katherine Heigl is returning to television, with her mother in tow.
will.i.am bags 10th number one single in British charts U.S. rapper will.i.am secured his 10th number one in the British singles charts on Sunday, going straight in at the top spot with "It's My Birthday", the Official Charts Company said.