Unions denounce 'backwards' maid protection law The National Federation of Labor Unions slam Labor Minister Sejaan Azzi for rejecting its proposal to create a union for migrant domestic workers in Lebanon.
Unions denounce 'backwards' maid protection law The National Federation of Labor Unions slam Labor Minister Sejaan Azzi for rejecting its proposal to create a union for migrant domestic workers in Lebanon.
US Democrats hold support for Iran sanctions bill A group of U.S. Senate Democrats tell the White House that they will not support passage of an Iran sanctions bill until at least the end of March.
Rebel killings of 44 commandos test Philippine peace Philippine officials ask lawmakers not to withdraw their support from a new government peace deal with the country's largest Muslim rebel group after a clash that killed 44 anti-terror police.
Bassil expects big demand for $1B Eurobond A leading Lebanese banker said Monday that the planned $1 billion sovereign Eurobond will be heavily subscribed by Lebanese and foreign banks and investors.
Bassil expects big demand for $1B Eurobond A leading Lebanese banker said Monday that the planned $1 billion sovereign Eurobond will be heavily subscribed by Lebanese and foreign banks and investors.
Greek vote fails to derail Europe’s share rally Greek stocks fell in volatile trade Monday after anti-austerity party Syriza swept Sunday’s vote, while other European equities kept rising on the promise of European Central Bank bond-buying.
For Saudis, falling oil demand biggest concern As the world’s oil producers wring their hands over a global glut that’s pushing down prices, evidence is mounting that Saudi Arabia is more concerned about shrinking demand.
An empty initiative Nearly four years after a popular uprising erupted in Syria, followed by a brutal crackdown that degenerated into all-out war and generated the worst humanitarian crisis since World War II.
An empty initiative Nearly four years after a popular uprising erupted in Syria, followed by a brutal crackdown that degenerated into all-out war and generated the worst humanitarian crisis since World War II.
In Davos, signs of profound economic worries A sign of the concern among business and political leaders in Davos, Switzerland, about sluggish economic growth is that one of the World Economic Forum sessions this week was titled “Avoiding a Centennial Slump” – meaning a downturn that lasts a hundred years.
Russians have not learned from leaders’ autocracy “Every nation gets the government it deserves,” observed Joseph de Maistre, the Sardinian kingdom’s diplomatic envoy to the Russian empire, some 200 years ago.
Draw takes Tunisia and DR Congo through Tunisia and Democratic Republic of Congo both advanced to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations Monday after drawing 1-1 in their final Group B game in Bata.
Draw takes Tunisia and DR Congo through Tunisia and Democratic Republic of Congo both advanced to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations Monday after drawing 1-1 in their final Group B game in Bata.
'F1 in Schools' a class act for budding boffins When John Surtees was a boy, his motorcycle dealer father came home one evening with news that would change his life.
Berdych ends eight-year losing streak to stun Nadal Czech Tomas Berdych ends a demoralising run of outs to dump a struggling Rafael Nadal out of the Australian Open in a straight sets triumph to reach the semi-finals.
Riyadi defeat Sagesse 120-118 in epic final Riyadi were crowned champions of the 26th edition of the Dubai International Basketball Tournament after clinching an epic 120-118 double overtime victory against arch-rivals Sagesse Saturday.
Irrepressible Vonn adds 64th jewel to crown Lindsey Vonn added a 64th jewel to her World Cup crown when she won a Super-G in St. Moritz Sunday, her last race before the world championships at home in Beaver Creek next week.
Colombia’s Vega wins Miss Universe title Colombia’s Paulina Vega was crowned Miss Universe Sunday, beating out contenders from the United States, Ukraine, Jamaica and the Netherlands at the world’s top beauty pageant in Florida.
Colombia’s Vega wins Miss Universe title Colombia’s Paulina Vega was crowned Miss Universe Sunday, beating out contenders from the United States, Ukraine, Jamaica and the Netherlands at the world’s top beauty pageant in Florida.
Bones exhumed in hunt for Cervantes’ grave Experts searching for the remains of Miguel de Cervantes have started what they hope will be the final phase of their nine-month quest to solve the mystery of where the great Spanish writer was laid to rest.
Sand dunes, camels and clay castles in Morocco Following one of Africa’s most mythic, and historic, trading routes: The road to Timbuktu, lined with centuries-old castles, oases and the occasional camel-crossing road warning.
Beaufort Castle: From military post to landmark When Israel invaded Lebanon in 1982, then Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon stood in front of Beaufort Castle and, addressing his soldiers, said the edifice had secured a front for his men.
Sometimes it’s best to say goodbye to your car For many of us, our cars are practically members of the family. And for some, they’re even akin to love interests.
Oxfam: Rich countries must support Ebola recovery Rich countries must act swiftly to repair battered health systems and get cash to millions of families in the three countries hit hardest by the world's worst Ebola outbreak, Oxfam says.
'Selma' director DuVernay to make Hurricane Katrina feature film Ava DuVernay, the director behind the Oscar-nominated Martin Luther King Jr. biopic "Selma," will write, produce and direct a feature film set in the time of Hurricane Katrina, the company backing the film said on Monday.
'Selma' director DuVernay to make Hurricane Katrina feature film Ava DuVernay, the director behind the Oscar-nominated Martin Luther King Jr. biopic "Selma," will write, produce and direct a feature film set in the time of Hurricane Katrina, the company backing the film said on Monday.
New York clinic that treated comic Joan Rivers sued over her death Joan Rivers' daughter filed a malpractice lawsuit on Monday against the New York medical clinic that treated her mother days before her death, saying doctors there posed for selfies with their sedated celebrity patient even as her vital signs were plunging.
‘Wise’ Bob Dylan gives album free to seniors Bob Dylan is giving away his latest album for free to select seniors as the 73-year-old rock legend says he is at peace with getting older.
Larger-than-life singer Demis Roussos dies at 69 Greek singer Demis Roussos, best known for operatic pop ballads in the 1970s and 1980s, died in Athens on the weekend at age 69, the private hospital that had been treating him said Monday.