Angry demonstrators return to ‘Ring Bridge’ Hundreds of protesters returned to Beirut’s “Ring Bridge” Wednesday evening, as President Michel Aoun announced he would hold consultations to name the new prime minister next week.
Angry demonstrators return to ‘Ring Bridge’ Hundreds of protesters returned to Beirut’s “Ring Bridge” Wednesday evening, as President Michel Aoun announced he would hold consultations to name the new prime minister next week.
Malta murder suspect says got tip offs from top official A wealthy businessman, who is the prime suspect in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, told a Malta court Thursday he got regular tip-offs about the investigation from the government's ex-chief of staff.
Pro-paramilitary demonstrators flood Iraqi protest camp Several thousand men backing a paramilitary force close to Iran flooded the Iraqi capital's main protest camp Thursday, worrying anti-government demonstrators who have denounced Tehran's role in their country.
Banks to cut rates on dollar, pound deposits As expected, Central Bank Gov. Riad Salameh Wednesday told all Lebanese commercial banks to lower their interest rates on foreign currency deposits to a maximum of 5 percent, and to 8.5 percent for Lebanese pound deposits.
Banks to cut rates on dollar, pound deposits As expected, Central Bank Gov. Riad Salameh Wednesday told all Lebanese commercial banks to lower their interest rates on foreign currency deposits to a maximum of 5 percent, and to 8.5 percent for Lebanese pound deposits.
Aramco IPO pricing recommended at top end Saudi Aramco’s bookrunners have recommended pricing its initial public offering at 32 riyals ($8.5) per share, the top of an indicative price range, three sources familiar with the deal said, potentially making it the world’s biggest IPO.
South African Airways gets $272 mln lifeline as it enters business rescue South African Airways (SAA) was set to enter a business rescue process Thursday, with a 4 billion rand ($272 million) lifeline from government and banks announced by a minister.
The banking sector and the uprising In the current financial and political crisis, the banks and their employees have come under attack from the public and protestors - as if one with the ruling political class.
The banking sector and the uprising In the current financial and political crisis, the banks and their employees have come under attack from the public and protestors - as if one with the ruling political class.
Heading toward a U.S.-China tech war? President Donald Trump last week seemed to be nearing a preliminary truce in his trade war with China.
Everton sack manager Silva after derby humbling Everton have sacked manager Marco Silva, the Premier League club said Thursday, the day after the team slipped into the relegation zone following a humiliating 5-2 defeat by Merseyside rivals Liverpool.
Everton sack manager Silva after derby humbling Everton have sacked manager Marco Silva, the Premier League club said Thursday, the day after the team slipped into the relegation zone following a humiliating 5-2 defeat by Merseyside rivals Liverpool.
Tsitsipas win invites caution Stefanos Tsitsipas said he was ready for a breakthrough Grand Slam victory after winning the ATP Finals in London - but a glance at recent history invites caution.
Rockets look for NBA to flip double overtime loss The Houston Rockets lost a double-overtime thriller to the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday night, but the team is reportedly hoping the league will change it to a victory after the referees admitted blowing a call.
Texans topple Patriots; Ravens edge 49ers Deshaun Watson passed for three touchdowns and caught another as the Houston Texans beat the New England Patriots for the first time in a decade with a 28-22 win Sunday.
Six things we learned from the 2019 F1 season Lewis Hamilton left no room for doubt that he deserved his sixth drivers’ world championship title with a dominant victory in Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, his fifth at Yas Marina, his 11th in 21 races this year and the 84th of his career.
Abu Hamdan shares Turner Prize In a shock decision, this year’s prestigious Turner Prize will be shared by all four short-listed artists after they formed a collective to show solidarity at a time of global “political crisis.”
Abu Hamdan shares Turner Prize In a shock decision, this year’s prestigious Turner Prize will be shared by all four short-listed artists after they formed a collective to show solidarity at a time of global “political crisis.”
‘Godfather’ to ‘Irishman,’ Mafia theme thrives Stories about the mob have become offers that Hollywood cannot seem to refuse.
French chef who 'invented' magret de canard dies aged 84 French chef Andre Daguin, credited with inventing the magret de canard dish emblematic of southwestern France and making the rich duck delicacy famous worldwide, has died aged 84, his family told AFP.
Tough times for Yemen honey trade as war drags on Mohammed Manea has tended honey bees northeast of Sanaa for years, but despairs that the production of "Yemen's gold" is under threat as the war engulfing the country drags on.
Tough times for Yemen honey trade as war drags on Mohammed Manea has tended honey bees northeast of Sanaa for years, but despairs that the production of "Yemen's gold" is under threat as the war engulfing the country drags on.
Turkey moves to plain packaging for tobacco products Turkey will switch to plain packaging for cigarettes and tobacco products from Dec. 5, the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry said Tuesday, in a move aimed at curbing tobacco sales and discouraging smokers.
Prague locals tire of tourists, 30 years after end of Communism The view from Pavel Kacirek's apartment overlooking Prague's majestic Old Town Square should make it the dream home, but the hordes of tourists and clogged streets mean it no longer is.
Parents' plea to climate negotiators: Be 'real heroes' for world's children Parents from nearly 30 countries Thursday urged negotiators at a U.N. summit in Madrid to act swiftly to curb climate change for their sake of their children, who they said were being harmed by worsening pollution and disasters.
