Boss or bard? Nasrallah son acquaintances dispute role The son of Hezbollah’s leader designated by the U.S. State Department this week as a “global terrorist” is a poet and music lover who moves around without security and whose role within the group is shrouded in secrecy.
Boss or bard? Nasrallah son acquaintances dispute role The son of Hezbollah’s leader designated by the U.S. State Department this week as a “global terrorist” is a poet and music lover who moves around without security and whose role within the group is shrouded in secrecy.
Italy’s bishops respond to clergy sex abuse Italy’s Catholic bishops are declaring a new era of transparency and truth about clergy sex abuse, as awareness of the scandal that has convulsed much of the Catholic world begins to take hold in a country where it was long ignored.
Yemen war hitting ancient sites: report A prominent Yemeni rights group has documented heavy damage from ground fighting and airstrikes to at least 34 archaeological sites over the past four years and urged the international community to protect Yemenis’ “collective memory.”
Real estate index rises over 17 pct in Q3 The index that tracks demand for properties in Lebanon improved in the third quarter of 2018 after the Parliament approved the allocation of LL100 billion ($66.6 million) for mortgage subsidies, according to the Byblos Bank Real Estate Demand Index.
Real estate index rises over 17 pct in Q3 The index that tracks demand for properties in Lebanon improved in the third quarter of 2018 after the Parliament approved the allocation of LL100 billion ($66.6 million) for mortgage subsidies, according to the Byblos Bank Real Estate Demand Index.
Upset by Iran waivers, Saudis push for output cut When U.S. President Donald Trump asked Saudi Arabia this summer to raise oil production to compensate for lower crude exports from Iran, Riyadh swiftly told Washington it would do so.
Sterling falls most since 2017 after resignations The pound slumped and gilts rallied as several U.K. ministers resigned less than 24 hours after Prime Minister Theresa May said she had won Cabinet approval for a deal with the European Union.
Measured response After a tense few days, courtesy of a fiery speech over the weekend by Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah that seemed to smother any possibility of a breakthrough in the formation of a much-needed government, Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri offered the Lebanese people a semblance of hope with his measured response.
Measured response After a tense few days, courtesy of a fiery speech over the weekend by Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah that seemed to smother any possibility of a breakthrough in the formation of a much-needed government, Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri offered the Lebanese people a semblance of hope with his measured response.
Why freedom of assembly still matters It is now common knowledge that many democracies around the world are under pressure.
The world is adapting to Trump as president One of the assumptions that economists sometimes use to frame their models is to specify that some variables will be held constant, a concept that’s expressed with the Latin phrase “ceteris paribus.”
Lebanon fail to punish Uzbekistan Despite a largely impressive performance, Lebanon will come away from Thursday’s goalless draw with Uzbekistan feeling like they missed a trick.
Lebanon fail to punish Uzbekistan Despite a largely impressive performance, Lebanon will come away from Thursday’s goalless draw with Uzbekistan feeling like they missed a trick.
Djokovic eyes semis after dismissing Zverev Novak Djokovic moved closer to a place in the semifinals of the ATP Finals as the world No. 1 dispatched Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-1 Wednesday.
James rules over Chamberlain, to conquer Jordan Lebron James took another milestone as he passed Wilt Chamberlain to become the fifth most prolific scorer in National Basketball Association history Wednesday.
Molinari retains control in Race to Dubai Italy’s Francesco Molinari kept his grip on the European Tour’s season-defining crown despite two late bogeys in a 4-under-par 68 that kept him within two shots of the lead on Day 1 of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai Thursday.
Hamilton: Team energy will power Mercedes on Lewis Hamilton has told his Mercedes Formula One teammates they are all “legends” after completing a fifth successive constructor and driver title double in Brazil Sunday and pledged to help make them the sport’s most successful team ever.
Syrian writer on staying home, war, Westerners Syrian writer Khaled Khalifa is hesitant to release his latest book.
Syrian writer on staying home, war, Westerners Syrian writer Khaled Khalifa is hesitant to release his latest book.
Spice Girls add new tour dates as fans snap up tickets Best-selling 90s girl band the Spice Girls added extra dates to their U.K. tour Saturday after fans from around the world raced to buy tickets when they went on sale.
Marvel’s Stan Lee, creator of Spider-Man, dies Stan Lee, the creative dynamo who revolutionized the comic book and helped make billions for Hollywood by introducing human frailties in superheroes such as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the Incredible Hulk, died Monday.
Idris Elba's daughter named Golden Globe Ambassador LOS ANGELES (AP) - Idris Elba's daughter has been chosen as the Golden Globe Ambassador to assist with the glitzy awards ceremony.
Conservation win: Mountain gorilla population up There are more gorillas in the mist a rare conservation success story, scientists say.
Conservation win: Mountain gorilla population up There are more gorillas in the mist a rare conservation success story, scientists say.
Climate change may zap male fertility: scientists Would-be fathers have long been advised to wear boxer shorts and avoid hot tubs, to avoid too much heat damaging their reproductive chances.
Economy has Lebanese students weighing options The second edition of the annual Education and Orientation Expo was buzzing Thursday with the energy of a few hundred Lebanese high school students thinking about what possibilities and opportunities the future holds for them.
Gene-edited food: Will shoppers buy it? The next generation of biotech food is headed for the grocery aisles, and first up may be salad dressings or granola bars made with soybean oil genetically tweaked to be good for your heart.
Edgley becomes first man to swim around Britain Adventurer Ross Edgley became the first man to swim around the coast of mainland Britain as he completed a 2,865 kilometer-trip to make a triumphant return to dry land in Margate Sunday. The 33-year-old, from Grantham, Lincolnshire, had left the Kent town on June 1, swimming in a clockwise direction. He had not set foot on land once and slept in a support boat.
S. Africans make bricks from human urine South African researchers say they have made bricks using human urine in a natural process involving colonies of bacteria, which could one day help reduce global warming emissions by finding a productive use for the ultimate waste product.
