Israeli warplanes fly over Lebanon at low altitudes Israeli warplanes were seen and heard flying over Beirut and other areas of Lebanon Thursday, the state-run National News Agency reported.
Israeli warplanes fly over Lebanon at low altitudes Israeli warplanes were seen and heard flying over Beirut and other areas of Lebanon Thursday, the state-run National News Agency reported.
Greek court imprisons far-right Golden Dawn party leadership A Greek court ruled Thursday to imprison the leadership of extreme right-wing Golden Dawn following their convictions for running the party like a criminal organization, but granted suspended sentences to five of the party's 18 former lawmakers who were convicted of lesser charges.
Palestinian hunger-striker entering 'critical phase': ICRC A Palestinian man on hunger strike for more than 85 days since his arrest by Israel is entering a medically "critical phase", the International Committee of the Red Cross said Thursday.
Pound rises further after Hariri designation The Lebanese pound rose further against the dollar Thursday, trading at around LL7,150 on the black market after Future Movement head Saad Hariri was designated prime minister, tasked with forming a government to pull the country out of its deepest crisis since the 1975-1990 Civil War.
Pound rises further after Hariri designation The Lebanese pound rose further against the dollar Thursday, trading at around LL7,150 on the black market after Future Movement head Saad Hariri was designated prime minister, tasked with forming a government to pull the country out of its deepest crisis since the 1975-1990 Civil War.
In Dubai, oil-rich UAE sees a new wonder: A coal power plant A new wonder is rising in the southern desert of Dubai against the backdrop of Persian Gulf beaches, but it's not another skyscraper to grace the futuristic sheikhdom.
UK's Sunak stumps up more help for COVID-hit businesses British finance minister Rishi Sunak Thursday was forced to offer more financial help to businesses grappling with a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic, which looks increasingly likely to derail the economic recovery.
Big week ahead for a nation on the brink The coming week is set to be a consequential one for Lebanon on multiple fronts, involving not only renewed impetus on the quest for a government, but also the start of talks regarding border demarcation and the upcoming anniversary of the Oct. 17 uprising that expressed the people’s frustration with the ruling elite.
Big week ahead for a nation on the brink The coming week is set to be a consequential one for Lebanon on multiple fronts, involving not only renewed impetus on the quest for a government, but also the start of talks regarding border demarcation and the upcoming anniversary of the Oct. 17 uprising that expressed the people’s frustration with the ruling elite.
Providing health care is not synonymous to subsidies in Lebanon We Lebanese used to hail our health care system as one of the crown jewels of our local industries. Quality indicators rubber-stamped this claim.
Is Hezbollah mutating? War in Syria, US sanctions, loss of military commanders, local pressure and fast transforming regional alliances, are forcing Hezbollah to adapt its tactics and rethink the way it has been operating since its creation, all while maintaining its ideological narrative.
Liverpool edge past Ajax to show they can cope without Van Dijk Liverpool proved they can cope without Virgil van Dijk as Nicolas Tagliafico's own goal sealed a 1-0 win at Ajax in the opening game of their Champions League campaign Wednesday.
Liverpool edge past Ajax to show they can cope without Van Dijk Liverpool proved they can cope without Virgil van Dijk as Nicolas Tagliafico's own goal sealed a 1-0 win at Ajax in the opening game of their Champions League campaign Wednesday.
King Nadal continues Paris reign with record-equalling 20th Slam Spaniard Rafael Nadal inflicted one of the most humiliating defeats on great rival Novak Djokovic in the French Open final Sunday, thrashing the world number one 6-0 6-2 7-5 to lift a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam men's singles title.
Tyronn Lue agrees to become next coach of LA Clippers Tyronn Lue, who coached the Cleveland Cavaliers to the 2016 NBA title, has agreed to become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports Thursday.
Adesanya defends belt at UFC 253 Unbeaten Israel Adesanya defended his middleweight title in style with a dominant second-round stoppage of Paulo Costa at UFC 253 Sunday
Brady outplays Rodgers, Titans and Steelers remain unbeaten Tom Brady won the battle of the Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks on Sunday, outduelling Aaron Rodgers as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers routed the previously unbeaten Green Bay Packers 38-10.
Over 60 exhibits damaged at Berlin museums In all, 63 works at the Pergamon Museum, the Alte Nationalgalerie and the Neues Museum were affected. There was no thematic link between the targeted works, and no pattern is discernible to the perpetrator’s approach
Over 60 exhibits damaged at Berlin museums In all, 63 works at the Pergamon Museum, the Alte Nationalgalerie and the Neues Museum were affected. There was no thematic link between the targeted works, and no pattern is discernible to the perpetrator’s approach
Vocalist brings modern touch to Islamic recitation Over the years, Mahmoud al-Tohamy has performed at international music festivals with the aim of ‘reintegrating religious chanting in humanist art’
Borat is back, and this time he fits right in The film’s piece-de-resistance is an exceedingly awkward sit-down interview, conducted by Borat’s ‘daughter,’ with Rudy Giuliani. It ends with Borat rushing in on the two of them in a charged moment alongside a hotel bed
John Oliver has sewage plant named after him ‘At the end of this awful, awful year,' Oliver said, ‘what could be more important than evidence that, if we want to, we can come together, overcome our differences and sort our sh*t out’
Saudis shun 'made in Turkey' as rivalry deepens From pickled vine leaves to coffee and cheese, Saudi supermarkets are taking Turkish products off the shelves after calls for a boycott, as rivalry between Riyadh and Ankara heats up.
Saudis shun 'made in Turkey' as rivalry deepens From pickled vine leaves to coffee and cheese, Saudi supermarkets are taking Turkish products off the shelves after calls for a boycott, as rivalry between Riyadh and Ankara heats up.
Air pollution killed 500k newborns in 2019: global study Air pollution killed 476,000 newborns in 2019, with the biggest hotspots in India and Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new global study which said that nearly two-thirds of the deaths came from noxious fumes from cooking fuels.
Study: COVID speeds up human vs machine standoff over work As automation and online work gain ground, organizers of the annual Davos forum are projecting employers will split work equally between machines and people by 2025, with the coronavirus pandemic accelerating changes in the labor market.
A taste for travel? Finnair to sell plane food in shops Finnish carrier Finnair will start selling business class airplane food in supermarkets in a move to keep its catering staff employed and to offer a taste of the airline experience to those missing flying in the COVID-19 times.
Audi to launch new electric vehicle venture with China's FAW German premium automaker Audi AG said Tuesday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with China's state-owned FAW Group to launch a venture to make premium electric vehicles (EVs).
Ahead of US election, Europe eyes an ally in climate change fight For countries hoping to avoid the worst of climate change, next month's US presidential election will be pivotal in determining the course of global climate action, experts say.
