Iraqi Christians find little help Joseph Toman leaned on the heavy wooden door of St. Raphael Chaldean Cathedral and sighed in exasperation.
Iraqi Christians find little help Joseph Toman leaned on the heavy wooden door of St. Raphael Chaldean Cathedral and sighed in exasperation.
Assad supporters aghast at losses to ISIS A series of recent setbacks for the Syrian regime on the battlefield – most spectacularly at the hands of ISIS – have sparked outrage in the ranks of loyalists.
Runaway Ebola patient dies in ambulance A Sierra Leone Ebola patient whose family sparked a nationwide hunt when they forcefully removed her from a treatment center and took her to a traditional healer, died in an ambulance on the way to hospital, a health official said.
Lebanon’s Bank Audi says H1 profit up to $190M Lebanese Bank Audi said Sunday its first half net profit of the year was $190 million, slightly up from $188 million in the same period last year.
Lebanon’s Bank Audi says H1 profit up to $190M Lebanese Bank Audi said Sunday its first half net profit of the year was $190 million, slightly up from $188 million in the same period last year.
Qatar state spending slowest in 11 years Qatar’s state spending increased 12.7 percent last fiscal year, the lowest rate in 11 years, as slow growth in current expenditure offset a sharp rise in funds spent on infrastructure projects, data showed.
Prospects for world growth hinge on U.S and China With the prospect of stiffer sanctions against Russia rattling confidence in Europe, investors are looking to the U.S. and China to underpin the global economy.
Cease-fire is not enough Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip has generated around-the-clock media coverage of the death and destruction being meted out to Palestinians, as well as attempts to broker a cease-fire.
Cease-fire is not enough Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip has generated around-the-clock media coverage of the death and destruction being meted out to Palestinians, as well as attempts to broker a cease-fire.
Kerry makes worthy gains in a chaotic world The world has been so chaotic lately that it was easy to overlook two U.S. diplomatic maneuvers – involving the turbulent nations of Afghanistan and Iran – that avoided what could have been dangerous ruptures.
Nigeria is becoming a major global economy Nigeria has been getting a lot of bad press lately, owing largely to the militant Islamist group Boko Haram’s abduction of more than 200 schoolgirls in April, part of a brutal campaign of kidnappings, bombings and murder.
Preseason tours do clubs more harm than good There is a very good reason why Manchester United are in the United States this weekend.
Preseason tours do clubs more harm than good There is a very good reason why Manchester United are in the United States this weekend.
Djokovic ends Federer record dream Novak Djokovic won his second Wimbledon title and seventh career major with a 6-7 (7/9), 6-4, 7-6 (7/4), 5-7, 6-4 victory over Roger Federer Sunday, shattering the Swiss star’s dream of a record eighth triumph in an epic struggle.
Australian Ricciardo wins Hungarian GP Australian Daniel Ricciardo won the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix for Red Bull Sunday while Lewis Hamilton roared from pitlane to podium in another astonishing performance by the Mercedes driver.
Akl basking in league glory as she mulls future The Riyadi Beirut ladies team is loaded with basketball stars, but 21-year-old point guard Rebecca Akl in particular stands out with her incredible abilities and leadership.
Nibali emulates Pantani as Tour de France winner Vincenzo Nibali became the first Italian to win the Tour de France since the late Marco Pantani Sunday, dominating his rivals on all terrains as his main opponents crashed out of a superb three-week race.
Chardonnays offer a taste of terroir Chardonnay is one of the great international grape varieties. Winemakers love it because it is so malleable, in the sense that chardonnay displays its origins – usually referred to as terroir – yet can also be molded to produce profound wines.
Chardonnays offer a taste of terroir Chardonnay is one of the great international grape varieties. Winemakers love it because it is so malleable, in the sense that chardonnay displays its origins – usually referred to as terroir – yet can also be molded to produce profound wines.
Monks tap brewing to support aging members Tucked off a two-lane highway in a hilly, wooded section of central Massachusetts, a group of Roman Catholic monks has embraced a centuries-old tradition they hope can sustain their aging members in a world of rapidly rising health costs.
US plans widespread seismic testing of sea floor The U.S. government is planning to use sound blasting to conduct research on the ocean floor along most of the East Coast, using technology similar to that which led to a court battle by environmentalists in New Jersey.
Michelin-starred Hungarian chef inspired by ‘two moms’ Akos Sarkozi has delighted throngs of guests with his no-frills style, stripping down heavy Hungarian dishes to their defining flavors.
Mobile tech reshaping the health sector Your smartphone is not only your best friend, it’s also become your personal trainer, coach, medical lab and maybe even your doctor.
First footage from ‘Batman v Superman’ Batman and Superman engaged in an epic staring contest at Comic-Con, the international pop-culture convention in San Diego.
First footage from ‘Batman v Superman’ Batman and Superman engaged in an epic staring contest at Comic-Con, the international pop-culture convention in San Diego.
Spider-Man finally unmasked as ... Harry Potter? Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe donned a Spider-Man suit to covertly mingle with fans at pop-culture convention Comic-Con, in San Diego.
Review: 'Hercules' is schlocky but entertaining You'll have to say one thing for Brett Ratner's production of "Hercules": This movie has a sense of proportion.
Technical glitch, boos mar opening of famed Wagner fest The opening night Friday of the world-famous Bayreuth Festival, the month-long summer opera extravaganza dedicated to the works of Richard Wagner, was halted for nearly an hour due to a technical hitch.