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Lebanese ISIS recruits to train in Syria

A group of young men from Akkar were recruited to an ISIS cell recently and traveled to Turkey with the intention of undergoing training in a militant camp in Syria, sources told The Daily Star Tuesday.

Clinton defends use of private email account

Hillary Rodham Clinton conceded Tuesday that she should have used a government email as secretary of state, but insisted she was not violating any rules or seeking to hide her communications.

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No money laundering in Lebanon: BDL

Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh dismissed allegations of money laundering activities in Lebanon as nothing more than psychological warfare against the banking sector.

No money laundering in Lebanon: BDL

Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh dismissed allegations of money laundering activities in Lebanon as nothing more than psychological warfare against the banking sector.

Construction workers stage protest in Dubai

Hundreds of foreign construction workers staged a rare public protest Tuesday outside the opulent Dubai Mall, one of the main tourist attractions in the United Arab Emirates, in a pay dispute with their company.

EU nears deal on investment fund

EU finance ministers agreed the details of a 315 billion euro ($338 billion) investment plan Tuesday to help revive the European economy without piling up more debt, and now aim to get the first projects going by the end of the year.

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Israel’s victims again ignored

The Israeli elections, now one week away, have signaled that even if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is deposed, little will change on the ground in terms of domestic policy, and specifically anything concerning the Palestinians or the statehood question.

Israel’s victims again ignored

The Israeli elections, now one week away, have signaled that even if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is deposed, little will change on the ground in terms of domestic policy, and specifically anything concerning the Palestinians or the statehood question.

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    Invitation to misery

    Urging Lebanese expats to return “home” has become a trend for the country’s politicians whenever they go abroad and, indeed, every government since the 1960s has made...

  • Equal rights year-round
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    Equal rights year-round

    On the occasion of this year’s International Women’s Day it is vital to remember that the issues of equal rights and gender equality should receive attention throughout...

  • Casino loyale
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    Casino loyale

    Lebanon’s Labor Minister Sejaan Azzi took to the airwaves Friday to declare that all has been forgiven on the Casino du Liban front. Nearly 200 Casino workers had...

  • Parody of peacemaking
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    Parody of peacemaking

    Vapid U.N. “peacemaking” efforts in Syria have ground to a virtual halt, despite the periodic talks, statements and visits by those involved.

Drama turns to farce in U.S.-Israel ties

The contentious diplomatic drama of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech before the U.S. Congress last week has now expanded into political farce, after 47 Republican senators sent a letter to the Iranian supreme leader this week.

India is feeling choked by China’s Silk Road

For years, China has sought to encircle South Asia with a “string of pearls”: A network of ports connecting its eastern coast to the Middle East that would boost its strategic clout and maritime access.

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Real squeak past Schalke into last eight

Holders Real Madrid survived a huge scare when they suffered a stunning 4-3 defeat at home to Schalke 04 Tuesday but squeezed through to the Champions League quarterfinals 5-4 on aggregate, joining Porto who thrashed Basel 4-0 to progress with a 5-1 aggregate score.

Real squeak past Schalke into last eight

Holders Real Madrid survived a huge scare when they suffered a stunning 4-3 defeat at home to Schalke 04 Tuesday but squeezed through to the Champions League quarterfinals 5-4 on aggregate, joining Porto who thrashed Basel 4-0 to progress with a 5-1 aggregate score.

Hawks, Warriors win 50th games of NBA season

The Atlanta Hawks bounced back from a rare loss to score a season-high 130 points in a rout of the Sacramento Kings Monday, becoming the first NBA team to 50 wins this season.

Ricciardo happy to assume burden of expectation

Daniel Ricciardo believes he proved he could handle pressure during his stellar 2014 campaign and is ready to assume the burden of local expectation in the Formula One season-opener at Albert Park this weekend.

French stars killed in Argentina helicopter crash

Three French sports stars – Olympic swimmer Camille Muffat, yachtswoman Florence Arthaud and boxer Alexis Vastine – were among 10 people killed when two helicopters collided in Argentina Monday during the filming of a reality TV show.

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ihjoz: bringing digital ticketing to Lebanon

“There are almost 100 things to do in Lebanon every day, you just don’t know about them,” CEO and founder of ihjoz Sami Tueni said, quoting the events aggregator Lebtivity.com.

ihjoz: bringing digital ticketing to Lebanon

“There are almost 100 things to do in Lebanon every day, you just don’t know about them,” CEO and founder of ihjoz Sami Tueni said, quoting the events aggregator Lebtivity.com.

Super lightweight supercars dominate at Geneva

Koenigsegg is Swedish for “crazy.” OK, really it’s the maker of an especially exotic line of hyperfast track cars. But it feels like there should be a blanket Scandanavian term for many of the new cars this week at the Geneva Motor Show.

Austria’s up-and-coming red wines

Germany is experiencing a red explosion, possibly attributable to climate change, with the result that riesling is no longer the only grape.

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