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'Suspicious' car in Downtown Beirut false alarm

Lebanese Army technicians examined what they thought was a suspicious car parked near a major coastal military base in Downtown Beirut, a security source said.

UNIFIL peacekeeper killed in south Lebanon clash

UNIFIL peacekeeper killed in south Lebanon clash

A U.N. peacekeeper was killed in the heavy exchange of fire that followed a Hezbollah attack on an Israeli convoy, UNIFIL's spokesperson tells The Daily Star.
Amnesty calls for UN sanctions, war crimes probe in Libya

Amnesty calls for UN sanctions, war crimes probe in Libya

Rights group Amnesty International calls for targeted U.N. sanctions and investigations into possible war crimes in Libya
WHO: Polio immunization rate in Syria close to pre-war level

WHO: Polio immunization rate in Syria close to pre-war level

The proportion of infants immunized against polio in Syria is close to pre-war levels thanks to a vaccination drive triggered by a rare outbreak of the disease, a World...
EU to extend sanctions on Russia to end of 2015

EU to extend sanctions on Russia to end of 2015

The European Union will extend asset freezes and travel bans imposed on dozens of Russians and Ukrainians after Moscow's annexation of Crimea to the end of this year

'Suspicious' car in Downtown Beirut false alarm

Lebanese Army technicians examined what they thought was a suspicious car parked near a major coastal military base in Downtown Beirut, a security source said.

UNIFIL peacekeeper killed in south Lebanon clash

UNIFIL peacekeeper killed in south Lebanon clash

A U.N. peacekeeper was killed in the heavy exchange of fire that followed a Hezbollah attack on an Israeli convoy, UNIFIL's spokesperson tells The Daily Star.
Assir to become ISIS emir in Lebanon: report

Assir to become ISIS emir in Lebanon: report

ISIS will soon appoint fugitive salafi Sheikh Ahmad Assir as the Emir of Lebanon, local daily Al-Joumouhria says, citing security sources.
No exceptions to unauthorized medicine imports: Lebanon Health Ministry

No exceptions to unauthorized medicine imports: Lebanon Health Ministry

Health Minister Wael Abu Faour announces that he would reject any exceptional request to import unauthorized energy drinks, food supplements or medicines.
Hariri upbeat about new Saudi king’s support

Hariri upbeat about new Saudi king’s support

Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri is optimistic that Saudi Arabia will continue to support Lebanon under the new leadership of King Salman.

Amnesty calls for UN sanctions, war crimes probe in Libya

Rights group Amnesty International calls for targeted U.N. sanctions and investigations into possible war crimes in Libya

WHO: Polio immunization rate in Syria close to pre-war level

WHO: Polio immunization rate in Syria close to pre-war level

The proportion of infants immunized against polio in Syria is close to pre-war levels thanks to a vaccination drive triggered by a rare outbreak of the disease, a World...
Iran bill would scrap nuclear deal over new sanctions

Iran bill would scrap nuclear deal over new sanctions

Iranian lawmakers propose a bill that would scrap a landmark 2013 interim nuclear agreement if new sanctions are imposed.
Iran to let foreign women watch men's volleyball tournament

Iran to let foreign women watch men's volleyball tournament

Iran will allow foreign women watch men play volleyball when it hosts an international championship this year, but Iranian women will still be banned
Russia's Lavrov urges Syrian opposition, Damascus to unite

Russia's Lavrov urges Syrian opposition, Damascus to unite

MOSCOW, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged members of the Syrian opposition and representatives from Damascus at peace talks in Moscow on...

EU to extend sanctions on Russia to end of 2015

The European Union will extend asset freezes and travel bans imposed on dozens of Russians and Ukrainians after Moscow's annexation of Crimea to the end of this year

France unveils anti-jihad campaign

France unveils anti-jihad campaign

France unveils a short video and web site Wednesday designed to dissuade potential jihadis from joining Islamist fighting groups in Syria and Iraq
Russia: Kiev's actions will escalate Ukraine fighting

Russia: Kiev's actions will escalate Ukraine fighting

Russia says military action by Ukrainian government forces will lead to an "inevitable further escalation of the conflict" in eastern Ukraine and undermine peace efforts.
Philippines: Peace collapse would aid terrorists

Philippines: Peace collapse would aid terrorists

The Philippine president warns that a collapse of a recent peace deal with the largest Muslim rebel group would help terrorists.
6 Bulgarians UN workers taken captive in Sudan

6 Bulgarians UN workers taken captive in Sudan

A Sudanese rebel group has taken six Bulgarians working with the UN's World Food Program captive after their helicopter was forced to land in war-torn south Kordofan...

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Lebanon’s gas future remains in limbo

To drill or not to drill. This question is on the lips of energy officials and international oil companies as they watch with frustration Lebanon’s more than decade-long delay in issuing licenses to drill for oil and gas.

Employees protest Casino du Liban mass layoffs

Employees protest Casino du Liban mass layoffs

Lebanon’s famous casino has announced a decision to lay off 191 employees, prompting protests outside the establishment north of Beirut Tuesday.
Greece sets up clash with eurozone over debt measures

Greece sets up clash with eurozone over debt measures

Greece's new government signals the country would backtrack or scrap a series of budget measures its eurozone creditor nations had demanded in exchange for bailout loans.
What the junk rating means for Russia

What the junk rating means for Russia

Russia has seen its credit grade cut to “junk” status for the first time in over a decade, a big blow for a country that wants to be a world economic power.
Shell signs $11 bln petrochemical deal in Iraq

Shell signs $11 bln petrochemical deal in Iraq

Royal Dutch Shell signs a deal with Iraq worth $11 billion to build a petrochemicals plant in the southern oil hub of Basra.

Lebanon’s gas future remains in limbo

To drill or not to drill. This question is on the lips of energy officials and international oil companies as they watch with frustration Lebanon’s more than decade-long delay in issuing licenses to drill for oil and gas.

Employees protest Casino du Liban mass layoffs

Employees protest Casino du Liban mass layoffs

Lebanon’s famous casino has announced a decision to lay off 191 employees, prompting protests outside the establishment north of Beirut Tuesday.
Norway to help run Lebanon oil, gas sector

Norway to help run Lebanon oil, gas sector

Lebanon and Norway signed a three-year agreement Tuesday under which Oslo will support the Lebanese government’s efforts to develop its infant oil and gas sector.
Bassil expects big demand for $1B Eurobond

Bassil expects big demand for $1B Eurobond

A leading Lebanese banker said Monday that the planned $1 billion sovereign Eurobond will be heavily subscribed by Lebanese and foreign banks and investors.
Bank Audi’s net profits surge 15 percent in 2014

Bank Audi’s net profits surge 15 percent in 2014

Bank Audi’s net profits in 2014 surged by 15 percent to $350 million, thanks to the strong performance of its subsidiaries abroad, the bank announced Monday.

Greece sets up clash with eurozone over debt measures

Greece's new government signals the country would backtrack or scrap a series of budget measures its eurozone creditor nations had demanded in exchange for bailout loans.

What the junk rating means for Russia

What the junk rating means for Russia

Russia has seen its credit grade cut to “junk” status for the first time in over a decade, a big blow for a country that wants to be a world economic power.
UK economy grows at best annual rate since 2007

UK economy grows at best annual rate since 2007

Britain’s economy grew in 2014 at the fastest annual pace since before the financial crisis, despite a fourth-quarter slowdown, official data showed Tuesday in a...
Greek markets slide on fears of creditors clash

Greek markets slide on fears of creditors clash

Greek borrowing costs jumped and a dive in bank stocks dragged down the Athens bourse Tuesday, after weekend elections resulted in an anti-bailout government that looks...
Greek vote fails to derail Europe’s share rally

Greek vote fails to derail Europe’s share rally

Greek stocks fell in volatile trade Monday after anti-austerity party Syriza swept Sunday’s vote, while other European equities kept rising on the promise of European...

Shell signs $11 bln petrochemical deal in Iraq

Royal Dutch Shell signs a deal with Iraq worth $11 billion to build a petrochemicals plant in the southern oil hub of Basra.

Dubai becomes busiest international air hub

Dubai becomes busiest international air hub

Dubai ended London Heathrow Airport’s decades of dominance as the world’s top international air hub last year, buoyed by surging passenger numbers at local carrier...
For Saudis, falling oil demand biggest concern

For Saudis, falling oil demand biggest concern

As the world’s oil producers wring their hands over a global glut that’s pushing down prices, evidence is mounting that Saudi Arabia is more concerned about shrinking...
Retreat of Russian shoppers fails to dent DSF

Retreat of Russian shoppers fails to dent DSF

Russian shoppers caught in a currency crunch are staying away from the Dubai Shopping Festival this year, but visitors from elsewhere look set to make up the numbers at...
New Saudi king to focus economic policy on jobs

New Saudi king to focus economic policy on jobs

Saudi Arabia’s new king is expected to focus economic policy on creating jobs and multibillion dollar infrastructure projects to prevent tumbling oil prices from...

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Leading by example

Some international news media were speaking Tuesday about President Barack Obama’s “heavyweight” delegation that he brought with him to Saudi Arabia, where he offered condolences for the passing of King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz.

An empty initiative

An empty initiative

Nearly four years after a popular uprising erupted in Syria, followed by a brutal crackdown that degenerated into all-out war and generated the worst humanitarian...
Regional dynamics will challenge Saudi Arabia

Regional dynamics will challenge Saudi Arabia

Perhaps the most dramatic aspect of the succession in Saudi Arabia last week was how undramatic it was.
In Davos, signs of profound economic worries

In Davos, signs of profound economic worries

A sign of the concern among business and political leaders in Davos, Switzerland, about sluggish economic growth is that one of the World Economic Forum sessions this...
Passing the hat on refugee children’s education

Passing the hat on refugee children’s education

In an ideal world, whenever children need help, they would get it. When girls and boys are forced from their homes or classrooms because of war, natural disaster or...

Leading by example

Some international news media were speaking Tuesday about President Barack Obama’s “heavyweight” delegation that he brought with him to Saudi Arabia, where he offered condolences for the passing of King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz.

An empty initiative

An empty initiative

Nearly four years after a popular uprising erupted in Syria, followed by a brutal crackdown that degenerated into all-out war and generated the worst humanitarian...
Ill-advised targeting

Ill-advised targeting

As promised, a Syrian rebel militia leader fired a wave of rockets and mortar bombs at Damascus Sunday.
Continuing the vision

Continuing the vision

The smooth course of events in Saudi Arabia after the passing of King Abdullah is working to quash speculation, made in some quarters, that the kingdom would face...
Great loss for Lebanon

Great loss for Lebanon

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia will be remembered as a friend of Lebanon and a champion of moderation in a turbulent region.

Regional dynamics will challenge Saudi Arabia

Perhaps the most dramatic aspect of the succession in Saudi Arabia last week was how undramatic it was.

In Davos, signs of profound economic worries

In Davos, signs of profound economic worries

A sign of the concern among business and political leaders in Davos, Switzerland, about sluggish economic growth is that one of the World Economic Forum sessions this...
Will Europeans get anti-terrorism right?

Will Europeans get anti-terrorism right?

The recent terror attacks in Paris and the killing or arrest of suspected terrorists in Belgium have clarified the dangerous reality of thousands of European radicals...
America’s Syria plan is bound to fail

America’s Syria plan is bound to fail

In his State of the Union address Tuesday, U.S. President Barack Obama mentioned Syria only twice.
The foreign policy lens shifts away from Obama

The foreign policy lens shifts away from Obama

President Barack Obama has been chafing for months at the notion that he’s a lame-duck president.

Passing the hat on refugee children’s education

In an ideal world, whenever children need help, they would get it. When girls and boys are forced from their homes or classrooms because of war, natural disaster or other crises, the international community would, within days, formulate a plan to ensure their immediate well-being.

The many traps in U.S.-Cuban contacts

The many traps in U.S.-Cuban contacts

On Dec. 17, Presidents Barack Obama and Raul Castro made history by each taking a bold and politically brave step: They agreed to begin the process of normalizing...
Russians have not learned from leaders’ autocracy

Russians have not learned from leaders’ autocracy

“Every nation gets the government it deserves,” observed Joseph de Maistre, the Sardinian kingdom’s diplomatic envoy to the Russian empire, some 200 years ago.
Identify violence as a threat, then deal with it

Identify violence as a threat, then deal with it

Imagine a threat that endangers the lives of well over a billion people.
Acknowledge the righteous Muslims

Acknowledge the righteous Muslims

Several years ago, I walked up a dimly lit staircase in a working-class district of Paris and knocked on the door of a cramped, two-room apartment.

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Figo enters race for FIFA presidency

Former Portugal international Luis Figo says he wants to stand for the FIFA presidency one day before nominations close to enter the race.

Australia turn attention to Asian Cup final

Australia turn attention to Asian Cup final

Australia’s players were forced to put their celebrations on hold after beating the United Arab Emirates 2-0 Tuesday to join South Korea in the Asian Cup final.
Ricciardo gets into top gear for F1 title battle

Ricciardo gets into top gear for F1 title battle

Daniel Ricciardo reckons he can take one title off Lewis Hamilton this year – and mount a proper crack at the Briton’s Formula One crown as well – after being best of...
'F1 in Schools' a class act for budding boffins

'F1 in Schools' a class act for budding boffins

When John Surtees was a boy, his motorcycle dealer father came home one evening with news that would change his life.
Iron-willed Berdych ends Nadal tyranny

Iron-willed Berdych ends Nadal tyranny

Iron-willed Czech Tomas Berdych ended eight years of tyranny under nemesis Rafa Nadal to storm into the Australian Open semifinals Tuesday before his next opponent Andy...

Figo enters race for FIFA presidency

Former Portugal international Luis Figo says he wants to stand for the FIFA presidency one day before nominations close to enter the race.

Australia turn attention to Asian Cup final

Australia turn attention to Asian Cup final

Australia’s players were forced to put their celebrations on hold after beating the United Arab Emirates 2-0 Tuesday to join South Korea in the Asian Cup final.
UAE exit Asian Cup as power shifts east

UAE exit Asian Cup as power shifts east

The widening gulf between west and east Asian teams was reinforced Tuesday when Australia beat the United Arab Emirates 2-0 in the Asian Cup.
Draw takes Tunisia and DR Congo through

Draw takes Tunisia and DR Congo through

Tunisia and Democratic Republic of Congo both advanced to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations Monday after drawing 1-1 in their final Group B game in Bata.
Liverpool smell Chelsea blood as Wembley looms

Liverpool smell Chelsea blood as Wembley looms

With Chelsea reeling from FA Cup humiliation, Liverpool will visit Stamford Bridge for their League Cup semifinal second leg Tuesday with increased confidence of...

Ricciardo gets into top gear for F1 title battle

Daniel Ricciardo reckons he can take one title off Lewis Hamilton this year – and mount a proper crack at the Briton’s Formula One crown as well – after being best of the rest to Mercedes in 2014.

'F1 in Schools' a class act for budding boffins

'F1 in Schools' a class act for budding boffins

When John Surtees was a boy, his motorcycle dealer father came home one evening with news that would change his life.
New Ferrari F1 car takes SF15-T designation

New Ferrari F1 car takes SF15-T designation

The car Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel hope will revive their Formula One fortunes this season will be called the SF15-T, the team said.
Agonizing wait for Schumachers and Bianchis

Agonizing wait for Schumachers and Bianchis

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher has entered a second year battling back from a horrific ski accident that has left him a recluse in his Swiss home, his condition...
Ferrari, McLaren take a hit from Marussia collapse

Ferrari, McLaren take a hit from Marussia collapse

Ferrari and McLaren stand to lose millions as a result of the collapse of the Marussia Formula One team, the Sunday Telegraph newspaper reported.

Iron-willed Berdych ends Nadal tyranny

Iron-willed Czech Tomas Berdych ended eight years of tyranny under nemesis Rafa Nadal to storm into the Australian Open semifinals Tuesday before his next opponent Andy Murray restored British colonial rule to the floodlit center court.

Berdych ends eight-year losing streak to stun Nadal

Berdych ends eight-year losing streak to stun Nadal

Czech Tomas Berdych ends a demoralising run of outs to dump a struggling Rafael Nadal out of the Australian Open in a straight sets triumph to reach the semi-finals.
Serena finds top gear as Venus shines again

Serena finds top gear as Venus shines again

Top seed Serena Williams again left it late before storming into the Australian Open quarterfinals Monday, as sister Venus returned to the big time and Dominika...
Djokovic powers into eighth quarterfinal

Djokovic powers into eighth quarterfinal

Novak Djokovic powered into his eighth consecutive quarterfinal at the Australian Open as Stan Wawrinka kept his title defense on track Monday.
Nadal back to best, Kyrgios wins thriller

Nadal back to best, Kyrgios wins thriller

Rafael Nadal looked back to his best after recent problems as exciting Australian youngster Nick Kyrgios won a memorable five-setter to reach the quarterfinals at the...

Riyadi defeat Sagesse 120-118 in epic final

Riyadi were crowned champions of the 26th edition of the Dubai International Basketball Tournament after clinching an epic 120-118 double overtime victory against arch-rivals Sagesse Saturday.

Aldridge puts off surgery, leads Blazers to win

Aldridge puts off surgery, leads Blazers to win

Portland’s LaMarcus Aldridge reversed his previous decision to have thumb surgery and turned out for the Trail Blazers Saturday, helping them to a 103-96 win against...
Sagesse, Riyadi set up all-Lebanese final

Sagesse, Riyadi set up all-Lebanese final

Lebanese basketball heavyweights Riyadi and Sagesse set up an exciting final at the 26th edition of the Dubai International Basketball Championship after edging out...
Riyadi, Sagesse progress into Dubai semis

Riyadi, Sagesse progress into Dubai semis

Riyadi and Sagesse reached the semifinals of the 26th edition of Dubai International Basketball Tournament Thursday after winning in their quarterfinal fixtures.
Riyadi, Sagesse on Dubai final collision course

Riyadi, Sagesse on Dubai final collision course

The 26th Dubai International Tournament reaches its decisive stage when the quarterfinals get underway Thursday, as Lebanese champions Riyadi face the UAE’s Shabab club...

Irrepressible Vonn adds 64th jewel to crown

Lindsey Vonn added a 64th jewel to her World Cup crown when she won a Super-G in St. Moritz Sunday, her last race before the world championships at home in Beaver Creek next week.

Seahawks, Patriots book Super Bowl showdown

Seahawks, Patriots book Super Bowl showdown

Super Bowl champions Seattle stunned Green Bay 28-22 in overtime Sunday to book a return to the NFL showcase, where they’ll face the New England Patriots.
Wilder takes Stiverne’s heavyweight crown

Wilder takes Stiverne’s heavyweight crown

Deontay Wilder claimed the World Boxing Council heavyweight title with a dominating 12-round decision over Bermane Stiverne, becoming the first American to hold a major...
Stal seals unlikely Abu Dhabi win

Stal seals unlikely Abu Dhabi win

France’s Gary Stal dispatched a final round 65 to snatch an unlikely victory at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship Sunday as overnight leader Martin Kaymer blew a...
Muhammad Ali released from hospital after urinary infection

Muhammad Ali released from hospital after urinary infection

A spokesman for Muhammad Ali says the boxing great has been released from a hospital where he received follow-up care for a severe urinary tract infection. It was the...

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Kate Hudson reveals derriere at Versace

With ‘Star Wars’ Portman in front row, space-age theme was prescient at Dior

Colombia’s Vega wins Miss Universe title

Colombia’s Vega wins Miss Universe title

Colombia’s Paulina Vega was crowned Miss Universe Sunday, beating out contenders from the United States, Ukraine, Jamaica and the Netherlands at the world’s top beauty...
Bones exhumed in hunt for Cervantes’ grave

Bones exhumed in hunt for Cervantes’ grave

Experts searching for the remains of Miguel de Cervantes have started what they hope will be the final phase of their nine-month quest to solve the mystery of where the...
Tech barons paint rosy future at Davos

Tech barons paint rosy future at Davos

Technological advances are to explode 10 times faster than even the Internet boom in the 1990s, top tech tycoons told the global Davos elite Wednesday, but also warned...
Sand dunes, camels and clay castles in Morocco

Sand dunes, camels and clay castles in Morocco

Following one of Africa’s most mythic, and historic, trading routes: The road to Timbuktu, lined with centuries-old castles, oases and the occasional camel-crossing...

Kate Hudson reveals derriere at Versace

With ‘Star Wars’ Portman in front row, space-age theme was prescient at Dior

Colombia’s Vega wins Miss Universe title

Colombia’s Vega wins Miss Universe title

Colombia’s Paulina Vega was crowned Miss Universe Sunday, beating out contenders from the United States, Ukraine, Jamaica and the Netherlands at the world’s top beauty...
Egyptian female cyclists pedal for acceptance

Egyptian female cyclists pedal for acceptance

Yasmine Mahmoud cuts a defiant figure as she weaves her bicycle through the chaotic streets of Cairo, a place where few women dare to pedal.
The show must go on for Paris fashion

The show must go on for Paris fashion

There was a subdued atmosphere at the first day of Paris Fashion Week menswear shows – which began in earnest following the French capital’s worst terror attacks in...
Citrus caviar: France discovers exotic condiment

Citrus caviar: France discovers exotic condiment

French wholesaler Alain Cohen is the gastronomic equivalent of a gold digger, constantly on the lookout for new culinary treasures.

Bones exhumed in hunt for Cervantes’ grave

Experts searching for the remains of Miguel de Cervantes have started what they hope will be the final phase of their nine-month quest to solve the mystery of where the great Spanish writer was laid to rest.

Tech barons paint rosy future at Davos

Tech barons paint rosy future at Davos

Technological advances are to explode 10 times faster than even the Internet boom in the 1990s, top tech tycoons told the global Davos elite Wednesday, but also warned...
Windows 10 aims to be core of connected devices

Windows 10 aims to be core of connected devices

Microsoft pulled back the curtain Wednesday on the upcoming Windows 10 operating system focused on bringing harmony to the diverse array of Internet gadgets in people’s...
WhatsApp adds messaging from Web

WhatsApp adds messaging from Web

The popular mobile messaging application WhatsApp, acquired by Facebook last year for nearly $22 billion, unveiled a new service Wednesday for sending messages from a...
Windows 10 aims to be core of connected devices

Windows 10 aims to be core of connected devices

Microsoft pull back the curtain on the upcoming Windows 10 operating system focused on bringing harmony to the diverse array of Internet gadgets in people's lives.

Sand dunes, camels and clay castles in Morocco

Following one of Africa’s most mythic, and historic, trading routes: The road to Timbuktu, lined with centuries-old castles, oases and the occasional camel-crossing road warning.

Recent blasts response to failure to sow rift: Berri

Recent blasts response to failure to sow rift: Berri

A weekend twin suicide bombing that struck the predominantly-Alawite northern neighborhood of Jabal Mohsen was a response to failure to spread Sunni-Shiite discord,...
Downton Abbey destinations for fans of series

Downton Abbey destinations for fans of series

Fans of the popular British period drama “Downton Abbey” can visit a number of sites depicted in the television series about life among the upper crust early last...
Etihad Airways unveils glamorous couture uniforms

Etihad Airways unveils glamorous couture uniforms

Etihad Airways revealed this month new uniforms at a spectacular show in Abu Dhabi, paving the way for a new age of glamorous and sophisticated flying.
Destinations for 2015: Milan, Cuba, Queens …

Destinations for 2015: Milan, Cuba, Queens …

See Cuba before it changes. Check out the Expo in Milan. And if you’re heading to New York City to see the view from 1 World Trade Center’s observatory (scheduled to...

Beaufort Castle: From military post to landmark

When Israel invaded Lebanon in 1982, then Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon stood in front of Beaufort Castle and, addressing his soldiers, said the edifice had secured a front for his men.

Mar Mikhael’s residents, artists unite in event

Mar Mikhael’s residents, artists unite in event

Like other neighborhoods in Beirut, Mar Mikhael is changing while its inhabitants continue to enjoy, or sometimes struggle to enjoy, its traditional characteristics.
Pause Couture classes prove fashion inspiration

Pause Couture classes prove fashion inspiration

Tucked away in an old building in Amir Omar Street in Clemenceau, Sabrina Cesari, a fashion designer and founder of Pause Couture, which provides sewing classes for...
New initiative teaches students about road safety

New initiative teaches students about road safety

“How many of your parents speed?” an instructor from New Health Concept asked a class of students. The hands of every child in the classroom at College Ahlia instantly...
Les Petits Diplomates: etiquette for kids

Les Petits Diplomates: etiquette for kids

It was 9:30 a.m. when the course was starting and four boys and eight girls wearing nametags all swiveled nervously in their chairs lined in a “U” shape.

Sometimes it’s best to say goodbye to your car

For many of us, our cars are practically members of the family. And for some, they’re even akin to love interests.

Chevy’s reborn Impala breeds sea change in style

Chevy’s reborn Impala breeds sea change in style

Names matter. We can try all we want not to prejudge a person by his or her name, but if all the people you’ve met in your life who were named say, Joe, have been...
Test driving a car requires a game plan

Test driving a car requires a game plan

Whenever people decide to buy a car, new or used, more often than not they forego taking it for a test drive, and even when they do they just end up motoring around and...
Honda Accord ready for new age but still familiar

Honda Accord ready for new age but still familiar

The ninth generation of the Honda Accord succeeds in retaining cues that clearly identify it as an Accord.
Mazda’s flirty 3 blends passion, common sense

Mazda’s flirty 3 blends passion, common sense

In the crowded compact car segment, the Mazda 3 is definitely one of the offerings that stand out from among their peers.

Oxfam: Rich countries must support Ebola recovery

Rich countries must act swiftly to repair battered health systems and get cash to millions of families in the three countries hit hardest by the world's worst Ebola outbreak, Oxfam says.

The Chablis region offers increasingly promising wines

The Chablis region offers increasingly promising wines

The 2012 premier crus from Burgundy’s Chablis region are almost all on the market now, their quality testament to the ever-increasing amount of effort being put into...
A chicken dish that’s special - and simple

A chicken dish that’s special - and simple

Fifteen years ago, I made the first of what would become thousands of meals for my husband, Philippe.
No new polio cases in Syria reported for a year

No new polio cases in Syria reported for a year

Syria has gone a year without a reported polio case, the World Health Organization says, after a massive immunization campaign triggered by the disease's appearance in...
Tethered to treadmills? Try the ignored machines

Tethered to treadmills? Try the ignored machines

Gym goers seeking to boost their workouts might do well to aim for the less-used equipment beyond the busy rows of treadmills and elliptical trainers that dominate the...

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Why Ryan Reynolds is ‘dangerous’ at poker

Ryan Reynolds and Ben Mendelsohn ventured deep into the heart of America to film the gambling drama “Mississippi Grind.”

'Selma' director DuVernay to make Hurricane Katrina feature film

'Selma' director DuVernay to make Hurricane Katrina feature film

Ava DuVernay, the director behind the Oscar-nominated Martin Luther King Jr. biopic "Selma," will write, produce and direct a feature film set in the time of Hurricane...
New York clinic that treated comic Joan Rivers sued over her death

New York clinic that treated comic Joan Rivers sued over her death

Joan Rivers' daughter filed a malpractice lawsuit on Monday against the New York medical clinic that treated her mother days before her death, saying doctors there...
Sean Penn to get French cinema honour

Sean Penn to get French cinema honour

Sean Penn is to get an honorary French film award in a Paris ceremony next month in recognition of him being a cinema "living legend", the organisers said in a statement.
‘Wise’ Bob Dylan gives album free to seniors

‘Wise’ Bob Dylan gives album free to seniors

Bob Dylan is giving away his latest album for free to select seniors as the 73-year-old rock legend says he is at peace with getting older.

Why Ryan Reynolds is ‘dangerous’ at poker

Ryan Reynolds and Ben Mendelsohn ventured deep into the heart of America to film the gambling drama “Mississippi Grind.”

'Selma' director DuVernay to make Hurricane Katrina feature film

'Selma' director DuVernay to make Hurricane Katrina feature film

Ava DuVernay, the director behind the Oscar-nominated Martin Luther King Jr. biopic "Selma," will write, produce and direct a feature film set in the time of Hurricane...
‘Boy Next Door’ is way too predictable

‘Boy Next Door’ is way too predictable

No good adulterous affair goes unpunished in Hollywood movies.
'Mad Men' creator, Tautou join Berlin film fest jury

'Mad Men' creator, Tautou join Berlin film fest jury

The creator of hit US television series "Mad Men" and French actress Audrey Tautou will serve on the jury of the 65th Berlin film festival, organisers said Tuesday.
Actors endorse showbiz satire 'Birdman' in march toward Oscars

Actors endorse showbiz satire 'Birdman' in march toward Oscars

"Birdman," a satirical film about acting in the unforgiving world of show business, won top honors from Hollywood's actors on Sunday in an important show of support for...

New York clinic that treated comic Joan Rivers sued over her death

Joan Rivers' daughter filed a malpractice lawsuit on Monday against the New York medical clinic that treated her mother days before her death, saying doctors there posed for selfies with their sedated celebrity patient even as her vital signs were plunging.

Sean Penn to get French cinema honour

Sean Penn to get French cinema honour

Sean Penn is to get an honorary French film award in a Paris ceremony next month in recognition of him being a cinema "living legend", the organisers said in a statement.
Cumberbatch says sorry for calling black actors 'colored'

Cumberbatch says sorry for calling black actors 'colored'

Benedict Cumberbatch says he was an "idiot" to refer to non-white actors as "colored.
Miss Colombia crowned Miss Universe; Miss USA runner-up

Miss Colombia crowned Miss Universe; Miss USA runner-up

Miss Colombia Paulina Vega has been crowned Miss Universe, beating out first runner-up Miss USA Nia Sanchez and contestants from more than 80 other countries.
Debbie Reynolds, with SAG lifetime award, says she 'ain't down yet'

Debbie Reynolds, with SAG lifetime award, says she 'ain't down yet'

Debbie Reynolds, the peppy star of enduring Hollywood musicals like "Singin' in the Rain," accepted a lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild on Sunday...

‘Wise’ Bob Dylan gives album free to seniors

Bob Dylan is giving away his latest album for free to select seniors as the 73-year-old rock legend says he is at peace with getting older.

Rihanna goes for acoustic sound with Paul McCartney

Rihanna goes for acoustic sound with Paul McCartney

Rihanna, who has topped the charts with a pop-driven R&B sound, has unveiled a new acoustic song in a collaboration with Beatles legend Paul McCartney.
John Legend performs tribute set at Sundance premiere

John Legend performs tribute set at Sundance premiere

The opening-night documentary at the Sundance Film Festival closed with a superstar concert.
Meghan Trainor steals Swift's spot atop Billboard album chart

Meghan Trainor steals Swift's spot atop Billboard album chart

Pop singer Meghan Trainor's debut album "Title" knocked Taylor Swift from her three-week perch atop the weekly Billboard album chart on Wednesday.
Pharrell, Sam Smith, John Legend to perform at Grammys

Pharrell, Sam Smith, John Legend to perform at Grammys

One sings about being "Happy," the other croons about being sad: Pharrell and Sam Smith will perform at the Grammys next month.

Larger-than-life singer Demis Roussos dies at 69

Greek singer Demis Roussos, best known for operatic pop ballads in the 1970s and 1980s, died in Athens on the weekend at age 69, the private hospital that had been treating him said Monday.