Difficult conditions at site of Air Algerie crash The Lebanese delegation at the crash site of the ill-fated Air Algerie plane said they were working to secure the remains of the 19 Lebanese passengers, despite the difficult conditions.
Difficult conditions at site of Air Algerie crash The Lebanese delegation at the crash site of the ill-fated Air Algerie plane said they were working to secure the remains of the 19 Lebanese passengers, despite the difficult conditions.
US bomber in Syria went home before attack The U.S. suicide bomber who blew himself up at an army post in northwest Syria spent several months back home after training as a militant, the New York Times reports.
Female bomber kills 6 in Nigeria A female suicide bomber killed six people at a college campus in Nigeria’s Kano city Wednesday, the fourth time Boko Haram were suspected of using a female attacker in as many days.
Eid fails to give big boost to businesses Trade activity has dropped by 20 to 25 percent starting mid-June compared to same period of last year, said Nicolas Chammas, president of Beirut Traders Association.
Eid fails to give big boost to businesses Trade activity has dropped by 20 to 25 percent starting mid-June compared to same period of last year, said Nicolas Chammas, president of Beirut Traders Association.
U.S. economy bounces back in Q2 U.S. economic growth accelerated more than expected in the second quarter and the decline in output in the prior period was less steep than previously reported, bolstering views for a stronger performance in the last six months of the year.
Gaza conflict to dent, not break Israel economy Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip is expected to cost it billions of dollars, temporarily hurt economic growth and put pressure on the government’s finances.
Licence to kill in Gaza The U.S. and the EU have taken firm action against Russia over the Malaysia Airlines tragedy in Ukraine, with sanctions that are designed to inflict pain on Moscow’s finance, energy and arms sectors.
Licence to kill in Gaza The U.S. and the EU have taken firm action against Russia over the Malaysia Airlines tragedy in Ukraine, with sanctions that are designed to inflict pain on Moscow’s finance, energy and arms sectors.
The limits of Hezbollah’s conciliation As Iran continues to absorb its recent setbacks in Iraq, one place where both the Islamic Republic and Saudi Arabia appear to be aiming to contain any Sunni-Shiite confrontation is Lebanon
Nigeria is becoming a major global economy Nigeria has been getting a lot of bad press lately, owing largely to the militant Islamist group Boko Haram’s abduction of more than 200 schoolgirls in April, part of a brutal campaign of kidnappings, bombings and murder.
Lukaku joins Everton in club-record deal Everton broke their club transfer record Wednesday when they paid 28 million pounds ($47.4 million) to sign Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku on a five-year deal from Premier League rivals Chelsea, the club announced.
Lukaku joins Everton in club-record deal Everton broke their club transfer record Wednesday when they paid 28 million pounds ($47.4 million) to sign Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku on a five-year deal from Premier League rivals Chelsea, the club announced.
Nadal quits Toronto, Cincinnati with injury Rafa Nadal will miss two U.S. Open tuneup events due to a wrist injury that has put his status in doubt for a title defense at the year’s final grand slam.
Australian Ricciardo wins Hungarian GP Australian Daniel Ricciardo won the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix for Red Bull Sunday while Lewis Hamilton roared from pitlane to podium in another astonishing performance by the Mercedes driver.
U15 national side to mark Lebanon return to Asia Lebanon will finally appear in an official FIBA competition after a yearlong absence due to an international ban, when the under-15 national team participate in the first round of the West Asian qualifier in Tehran between Aug. 1-5.
Bolt causes stir at Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games Even before stepping on the track, Usain Bolt is causing a stir at the Commonwealth Games.
Why cannabis smokers’ clubs are flourishing in Barcelona A faint smell of cannabis smoke hangs in the air as Susana relaxes on the sofa with her mother Juana and lights up a joint.
Why cannabis smokers’ clubs are flourishing in Barcelona A faint smell of cannabis smoke hangs in the air as Susana relaxes on the sofa with her mother Juana and lights up a joint.
Chardonnays offer a taste of terroir Chardonnay is one of the great international grape varieties. Winemakers love it because it is so malleable, in the sense that chardonnay displays its origins – usually referred to as terroir – yet can also be molded to produce profound wines.
Fruit and veg: Five-a-day is OK, researchers say British nutritionists threw down the gauntlet to dietary guidelines in April by declaring seven daily portions of fresh fruit and vegetables, rather than the recommended five, were the key to health.
Airbnb woos business travelers Airbnb on Monday set out to woo business travelers to its service that lets people turn unused rooms in homes into de facto hotel space.
Lollapalooza to mark decade in Chicago with prime lineup Once the vagabond of the music festival and touring circuit, Lollapalooza marks its 10th anniversary in Chicago when it opens for three days starting Friday with a lineup including Eminem, Outkast and Kings of Leon.
Wine cup used by Pericles found in commoner's grave A cup believed to have been used by Classical Greek statesman Pericles has been found in a pauper's grave in north Athens.
Wine cup used by Pericles found in commoner's grave A cup believed to have been used by Classical Greek statesman Pericles has been found in a pauper's grave in north Athens.
James Brown biopic revels in drama, dance At first Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer thought she was seeing early concert footage of James Brown but then was told it was a screen test by Chadwick Boseman to play the “Godfather of Soul” in the new biopic “Get On Up.”
Alternative 'Stairway to Heaven' mix to be released Led Zeppelin is to issue an unreleased version of their most famous song, "Stairway to Heaven," the legendary rock band says, after more than four decades hidden in the vaults.
Australia police rapped over Lily Allen handcuff image A prank image of British singer Lily Allen kneeling on the ground, head bowed and handcuffed, on Monday landed an Australian police officer in hot water.
