Boris Johnson: Britain to continue support Turkey's EU bid Britain will continue to support Turkey's bid to join the European Union even after Britain itself leaves the bloc, British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said Monday.
Boris Johnson: Britain to continue support Turkey's EU bid Britain will continue to support Turkey's bid to join the European Union even after Britain itself leaves the bloc, British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said Monday.
EU launches debit cards for refugees in Turkey The European Union Monday launched a scheme worth almost 350 million euros providing mainly Syrian refugees in Turkey with pre-paid debit cards, the biggest project yet under a landmark deal between the bloc and Ankara.
Public schools open their doors across Lebanon Tens of thousands of students across Lebanon began their first day of public school Monday morning.
Scoopcity: Glitz and glam, all half-price The slowdown in economic activity and decline in the number of tourists coming to Lebanon in the past few years has weighed heavily on hotels, restaurants and providers of a variety of services in the country.
Scoopcity: Glitz and glam, all half-price The slowdown in economic activity and decline in the number of tourists coming to Lebanon in the past few years has weighed heavily on hotels, restaurants and providers of a variety of services in the country.
Iran downplays chances of oil deal but UAE keen on freeze Iran downplayed Monday the chances of OPEC and non-OPEC oil producers clinching an output-restraint deal in Algeria this week even though several other members of the group said they still hoped for steps to tackle a price-eroding glut of crude.
Write at your own peril Writers, thinkers and of course journalists remain the helots of our region and the adage that the pen is mightier than the sword has yet to reach our shores, while persecution of journalists in the Arab world can vary from a beating on the street to a jail term or outright execution, and punishment for words that anger the authorities, a sect or tribe is destined to take writers and those behind them into the unknown.
Write at your own peril Writers, thinkers and of course journalists remain the helots of our region and the adage that the pen is mightier than the sword has yet to reach our shores, while persecution of journalists in the Arab world can vary from a beating on the street to a jail term or outright execution, and punishment for words that anger the authorities, a sect or tribe is destined to take writers and those behind them into the unknown.
Morocco’s tensions play out in the media As Morocco’s parliamentary elections approach on Oct. 7, tensions between the Islamist-led government and its opponents are rising.
The center can still hold It was the annual gathering of world leaders in New York last week, and for most of them, it was time for group therapy.
Rights group wants settlement soccer clubs to relocate inside Israel human rights group urged soccer's governing body, FIFA, on Monday to move matches being played by Israeli teams in the occupied West Bank to Israel, saying that playing in Jewish settlements meant they were playing on stolen land
Rights group wants settlement soccer clubs to relocate inside Israel human rights group urged soccer's governing body, FIFA, on Monday to move matches being played by Israeli teams in the occupied West Bank to Israel, saying that playing in Jewish settlements meant they were playing on stolen land
Serena will be back warns new number one Kerber Newly minted world number one Angelique Kerber warned Sunday that Serena Williams will come back strong after the German stripped her of her long-held position atop the rankings.
Garnett says 'farewell' after 21 NBA seasons Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett is calling time on his NBA career after 21 seasons, posting a video on Instagram saying "farewell" and "thank you" to fans who have backed him since 1995
Levy beats Fisher in European Open playoff France’s Alexander Levy edged Ross Fisher in a tense playoff to secure the European Open title at Bad Griesbach in Germany Sunday.
Marquez extends lead with Aragon GP win Marc Marquez extended his lead in the MotoGP world championship as he beat out title rivals Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo to claim victory at the Aragon Grand Prix Sunday.
Account of Monet’s last work a chronicle of war Anyone who has stood before Claude Monet’s monumental water lily paintings may recall feeling dissolved into their world of ineffable light and seemingly perfect tranquility.
Account of Monet’s last work a chronicle of war Anyone who has stood before Claude Monet’s monumental water lily paintings may recall feeling dissolved into their world of ineffable light and seemingly perfect tranquility.
Unfazed Corey Feldman planning return to ‘Today’ After being widely ridiculed for a music performance on the “Today” show, Corey Feldman didn’t seek solace from drugs or alcohol.
Action vowed for refugees in concert led by Metallica, Rihanna Top names in music including Metallica and Rihanna joined leaders Saturday in a concert that brought promises of action to support refugees and improve sanitation in the developing world.
UK police arrest man in hacking of Pippa Middleton's phone London police say they have arrested a 35-year-old man suspected of hacking the iCloud account of Pippa Middleton, the younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, and stealing 3,000 photographs.
Generations of glamour toast Bottega Veneta Hollywood icon Lauren Hutton joined Gigi Hadid on the catwalk as the world of glamour united across the generations to celebrate 50 years of venerated Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta in Milan Saturday.
Generations of glamour toast Bottega Veneta Hollywood icon Lauren Hutton joined Gigi Hadid on the catwalk as the world of glamour united across the generations to celebrate 50 years of venerated Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta in Milan Saturday.
China begins operating world's largest radio telescope China has begun operating the world's largest radio telescope to help search for extraterrestrial life.
MBC to launch Project Runway Middle East Fashionista Hadia Sinno took the style world by storm with a unique combination of expertise and avant-garde style, rising to become one of the most preeminent voices on all things fashion.
Why visitors love Scotland’s Misty Isle of Skye Bonny Prince Charlie saw Scotland’s Isle of Skye on the run. He was fleeing government troops after his Highland rebellion ended disastrously at the 18th-century Battle of Culloden.
Hyundai’s Grand i10: The subcompact that could As it turns out, being in your 40s means you carry a lot of misconceptions with you that extend to cars.
Forest bathing: A mindful walk in the woods In Japan, it’s called “shinrin-yoku,” which translates as forest bathing.
