Lebanese pushing for Himalayan conservation Joyce Azzam came into the spotlight earlier this year when she became the first Lebanese woman to summit the highest peaks on all of the world’s seven continents, an accomplishment seven years in the making.
Lebanese pushing for Himalayan conservation Joyce Azzam came into the spotlight earlier this year when she became the first Lebanese woman to summit the highest peaks on all of the world’s seven continents, an accomplishment seven years in the making.
‘Appalling’ arson attack on Japan anime studio A man shouted “die” as he doused an animation studio with fuel and set it ablaze in Japan Thursday, public broadcaster NHK said, killing at least 33 people in the nation’s worst mass murder in nearly two decades.
Israeli demolition order stokes Palestinian fear Israeli plans to demolish Palestinian homes near a military barrier on the outskirts of Jerusalem have drawn international criticism, amid Palestinian fears that a precedent would be set for other buildings along the barrier route.
Salameh: BDL won’t subscribe to T-bills at 1 pct Banque du Liban has no intention of subscribing to Treasury bills at 1 percent interest, Central Bank Gov. Riad Salameh said Wednesday, but added that BDL would seek new alternatives to help the Finance Ministry cut the deficit.
Salameh: BDL won’t subscribe to T-bills at 1 pct Banque du Liban has no intention of subscribing to Treasury bills at 1 percent interest, Central Bank Gov. Riad Salameh said Wednesday, but added that BDL would seek new alternatives to help the Finance Ministry cut the deficit.
Sudan turmoil drives fears of economic collapse Sales have tumbled at Hashem Abul Fadel’s shopping centers in Sudan, where he and fellow business owners fear that months of political turmoil could bring on a full-scale economic collapse.
France to search for candidate to head IMF French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said earlier Thursday he will lead talks on finding a single European candidate to succeed Christine Lagarde as head of the International Monetary Fund.
Unjust crackdown The recent crackdowns on undocumented foreign labor in Lebanon which appear to target Syrian and Palestinian refugees are quite worrisome, as they raise questions about the motives behind the moves.
Unjust crackdown The recent crackdowns on undocumented foreign labor in Lebanon which appear to target Syrian and Palestinian refugees are quite worrisome, as they raise questions about the motives behind the moves.
The fork is mightier than the wall The word “migration” conjures images of war, natural disaster and severe economic distress.
U.S.’ immediate Gulf challenge: Maritime security Here’s the most intriguing fact about Iran’s apparent seizure Saturday of a small oil tanker about 380 kilometers northwest of Muscat: Thus far, it has brought only a muted response from the United Arab Emirates, in whose waters the vessel had been operating, and from the United States, which is quietly organizing a multinational effort to protect shipping in the Gulf.
Juve make De Ligt world’s most expensive defender Dutch central defender Matthijs de Ligt, one of the most coveted young players in world football, signed Thursday for Juventus from Ajax for a fee of 75 million euros ($84.2 million) plus add-ons.
Juve make De Ligt world’s most expensive defender Dutch central defender Matthijs de Ligt, one of the most coveted young players in world football, signed Thursday for Juventus from Ajax for a fee of 75 million euros ($84.2 million) plus add-ons.
Serbia press crowns Djokovic ‘King of Tennis’ The Serbian press Monday proclaimed Novak Djokovic “king of tennis” with the “heart of a hero” after he claimed his fifth Wimbledon title beating eight-time champion Roger Federer.
Simon Yates wins prestige Pyrenees Tour stage Britain’s Simon Yates won stage 12 of the Tour de France Thursday, beating two other survivors of a mass breakaway in the Pyrenees.
Hamilton takes record sixth British GP win Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton hailed his home fans after celebrating a record sixth British Grand Prix win Sunday and stretching his lead over luckless Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas to 39 points. Bottas, on pole position, finished a distant second after a safety car period turned the race decisively in Hamilton’s favor by handing the home favorite a free pit stop in a thrilling race.
Representing the Palestinian cause “The most absurd assignment was given to me by the director of the Sygma agency,” photographer Fouad Elkoury recalls, “who was happy to pay me a huge salary for me to stay in Tunis, where [Yasser] Arafat had actually moved to, and catch him, with a cigar, in his bathtub, in a foam bath.
Representing the Palestinian cause “The most absurd assignment was given to me by the director of the Sygma agency,” photographer Fouad Elkoury recalls, “who was happy to pay me a huge salary for me to stay in Tunis, where [Yasser] Arafat had actually moved to, and catch him, with a cigar, in his bathtub, in a foam bath.
Social media reacts to Marcel Khalife’s refusal to play national anthem at Baalbeck performance Social media users flocked to Facebook and Twitter over the weekend to voice their anger and admiration after Lebanese musician Marcel Khalife refused to play the national anthem while opening the Baalbeck International Festival.
Stevie Wonder getting kidney transplant this fall Stevie Wonder surprised concertgoers in London Saturday night by announcing that he would take a break from performing so that he can receive a kidney transplant this fall.
Myths and risks in app that gives you peek into older self Is a peek into the future worth your privacy in the present?
Myths and risks in app that gives you peek into older self Is a peek into the future worth your privacy in the present?
Lower trust in vaccines among people in richer countries: survey People in Europe have the lowest levels of trust in vaccines, according to a global survey of public attitudes toward health and science published Wednesday.
Different approaches to saving old buildings “You can tell from the stuff you find here that people used to study science,”
Russia launches major new telescope into space MOSCOW: Russia's space agency says a Russian Proton-M rocket has successfully delivered a cutting-edge space telescope into orbit after days of launch delays.
Battery-powered cruise ship sails for the Arctic The world’s first cruise ship propelled partially by battery power is set to head out from northern Norway on its maiden voyage, cruise operator Hurtigruten said Monday.
Jumbo surprise outside Nigeria’s megacity The jungle was so thick that Emmanuel Olabode only found the elephants he was tracking when the great matriarch’s sniffing trunk reached out close enough to almost touch.
