ISF arrests suspects in violent Baalbeck carjacking The Internal Security Forces has arrested five suspects involved in a violent carjacking that took place in Tamnin al-Tahta in Baalbeck several months ago, an ISF statement reported Friday.
ISF arrests suspects in violent Baalbeck carjacking The Internal Security Forces has arrested five suspects involved in a violent carjacking that took place in Tamnin al-Tahta in Baalbeck several months ago, an ISF statement reported Friday.
Kenyan beauty queen sentenced to death for murder A Kenyan court has sentenced a 24-year-old beauty queen to death for murdering her boyfriend by stabbing him 25 times, drawing criticism from rights groups who called the punishment "inhumane".
Senators introduce bill demanding Turkey end 'unjust' detention of U.S. citizens Six U.S. senators introduced bipartisan legislation on Thursday to restrict loans from international financial institutions to Turkey "until the Turkish government ends the unjust detention of U.S. citizens", a senate committee statement said.
EU observers praise Lebanon election The chief observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission to Lebanon told President Michel Aoun Monday that the mission’s assessment of the May parliamentary elections was “very positive,” according to a statement from Aoun’s office.
Bankers allay concerns on pound devaluation Rumors surrounding the eventual devaluation of the Lebanese pound has kept growing in the past few weeks, despite the repeated assurances by Central Bank governor Riad Salameh that the national currency is stable, and will remain stable.
Bankers allay concerns on pound devaluation Rumors surrounding the eventual devaluation of the Lebanese pound has kept growing in the past few weeks, despite the repeated assurances by Central Bank governor Riad Salameh that the national currency is stable, and will remain stable.
GE’s power unit faces competition in Saudi Arabia One of General Electric Co.’s largest and most valuable customers, Saudi Arabia, is lining up competitors to bid against GE for lucrative power plant work, according to five people familiar with the situation.
U.S. auto tariffs would cut 6 bln euros from German GDP, DIHK says United States tariffs on imported cars would slash around $6.99 billion off German economic output, the president of Germany's DIHK Chambers of Commerce told German television on Friday.
‘Energy for all’: But not at any price “Sustainable Energy for All” is a noble slogan, which triggered an international initiative led by former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Trump’s stunning answer to ‘who do you believe?’ President Donald Trump was doing pretty well in Helsinki, really, laying out a modest but achievable agenda for improving U.S.-Russia relations.
Conte to sue Chelsea over delayed sacking: reports Antonio Conte is set to take legal action against Chelsea over damage to his career and loss of future earnings following his sacking by the Premier League club, according to reports on Friday.
Conte to sue Chelsea over delayed sacking: reports Antonio Conte is set to take legal action against Chelsea over damage to his career and loss of future earnings following his sacking by the Premier League club, according to reports on Friday.
Djokovic claims fourth Wimbledon title Novak Djokovic proved conclusively he remains one of the biggest beasts in men’s tennis by outplaying South African giant Kevin Anderson to claim a fourth Wimbledon title Sunday.
NBA OKs Leonard-DeRozan deal, pending physicals San Antonio agreed to ship Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round pick, according to multiple reports, ending more than seven months of off-court drama for the Spurs.
Injured former champion Nibali ruled out of Tour de France, says team Former champion Vincenzo Nibali was forced out of the Tour de France on Thursday after fracturing his back in a collision during a drama-packed 12th stage to the summit of Alpe d'Huez, his Bahrain team doctor confirmed.
F1 champ Hamilton staying with Mercedes to 2020 Four-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton ended months of speculation about his future Thursday by signing a new two-year deal keeping him at his Mercedes team until the end of 2020.
Critics’ Week: Cannes’ quirky side Every summer, since 2006, a slice of the Cannes film festival has parachuted into Metropolis Cinema in the form of a reprise of the Semaine de la Critique (Critics’ Week or SIC) program.
Critics’ Week: Cannes’ quirky side Every summer, since 2006, a slice of the Cannes film festival has parachuted into Metropolis Cinema in the form of a reprise of the Semaine de la Critique (Critics’ Week or SIC) program.
Bee Gee honored with knighthood Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb received a knighthood from Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, where he was honoured for his services to music and charity.
‘Equalizer 2’: First sequel for Denzel and Fuqua Like the Dark Knight without the gadgetry or Deadpool without the snark, The Equalizer is an avenging angel, delivering justice from the end of a steel-capped boot for those who have a problem and nowhere else to turn.
Pop star Cliff Richard wins privacy case against BBC Veteran British pop star Cliff Richard won a long-running case against the BBC on Wednesday after it broadcast live on TV a police raid on his home over allegations that were later dropped.
Quest to revive French influence at U.S. school The music teachers spending the summer in the mountain air of Aspen can tell you all about that most famous instructor of them all, Nadia Boulanger, the Parisian whose roster of pupils reads like a historical list of 20th-century composers.
Quest to revive French influence at U.S. school The music teachers spending the summer in the mountain air of Aspen can tell you all about that most famous instructor of them all, Nadia Boulanger, the Parisian whose roster of pupils reads like a historical list of 20th-century composers.
Medical field looks for ways to treat sleep apnea Every night without fail, Paul Blumstein straps on a mask that prevents him from repeatedly waking up, gasping for air.
American returns to Tyre to thank Sadr sister During the summer of 1982, I was employed by Catholic Relief Service to serve as their director in Tyre charged with the responsibility to deliver humanitarian assistance to Lebanese and Palestinian victims of the Israeli Defense Forces invasion.
Rolls-Royce unveils hybrid flying taxi British engine-maker Rolls-Royce revealed plans this week to develop a hybrid electric vehicle, dubbed the “flying taxi,” which takes off and lands vertically and could be airborne within five years
Muslim Arabs find warm welcome in Grozny Even during the World Cup, which brought hordes of foreigners to Russia, the capital of Chechnya remained well off the beaten path for most travelers.
Tesla hits Model 3 production target, backs profit view Tesla Inc crossed its long-elusive target of producing 5,000 Model 3 cars in a week after several delays, and reaffirmed its positive cash flow and profit forecast for the rest of the year.
Reviving supersonic passenger flights to harm environment: study Reviving supersonic passenger flights will harm the environment as the jets will not likely be able to comply with existing fuel efficiency, pollution and noise standards for subsonic aircraft, according to a study released on Tuesday.
