Syria conference opens with emphasis on political solution The second day of the Brussels II conference for Syria opened Wednesday with an emphasis on restarting negotiations for a political solution to the conflict while bolstering humanitarian aid for refugees.
Syria conference opens with emphasis on political solution The second day of the Brussels II conference for Syria opened Wednesday with an emphasis on restarting negotiations for a political solution to the conflict while bolstering humanitarian aid for refugees.
Media-bashing by politicians a threat to democracies, RSF warns Western political leaders encouraging hostility towards the media are playing with fire and posing an increasing threat to democracies, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) warned Wednesday in its annual index of press freedom.
Israeli ex-policeman jailed for nine months for killing Palestinian teen An Israeli former paramilitary policeman was jailed for nine months Wednesday for killing a teenage Palestinian protester in 2014, prompting protests from the youngster's family who demanded a tougher sentence.
Lebanese electoral law 2017: Full text in English After years of wrangling, Lebanese lawmakers passed a new vote law in June that will govern the parliamentary elections slated for Spring/Summer 2018. The move marks a major step forward for the country, as political work had ground to a halt while lawmakers focused solely on agreeing the final text.
Lebanon’s oil and gas exploration: What’s next? Earlier this year, Lebanon signed its first offshore oil and gas exploration and production agreement for two of Lebanon’s 10 offshore blocks with a consortium of France’s Total, Italy’s Eni and Russia’s Novatek, with drilling expected to start in 2019.
Lebanon’s oil and gas exploration: What’s next? Earlier this year, Lebanon signed its first offshore oil and gas exploration and production agreement for two of Lebanon’s 10 offshore blocks with a consortium of France’s Total, Italy’s Eni and Russia’s Novatek, with drilling expected to start in 2019.
Turkey raises key interest rate ahead of snap polls Turkey's central bank Wednesday hiked one of its main interest rates as the lira faces pressure and inflation remains high ahead of snap polls in June.
Asian markets sink with Wall St as tech firms take another hit Asian markets went into reverse Wednesday, tracking fresh losses on Wall Street as investors fret about rising US Treasury yields and speculation that interest rates will rise four times this year.
Election disruption In less than two weeks, the Lebanese will head to the polls to choose their representatives for the next four years and in the process show that democracy is alive and kicking in Lebanon.
Election disruption In less than two weeks, the Lebanese will head to the polls to choose their representatives for the next four years and in the process show that democracy is alive and kicking in Lebanon.
Macron’s vital message When Emmanuel Macron was elected president of France last year, he was presented as a kind of European savior, a wunderkind who had burst onto the French political scene just in the nick of time.
Day for Students with Learning Difficulties Sunday April 22, millions of people received a cellphone message from the Telecommunications Ministry announcing that it was the “National Day for Students with Learning Difficulties.”
Man United keeper De Gea says current campaign is his best Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea believes the ongoing season has seen him perform at his best at the Premier League club.
Man United keeper De Gea says current campaign is his best Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea believes the ongoing season has seen him perform at his best at the Premier League club.
Nadal romps to 11th Monte Carlo crown Rafael Nadal romped to a record-extending 11th Monte Carlo Masters title by brushing aside an outclassed Kei Nishikori in Sunday’s final to retain the world No. 1 ranking.
Heat put on ice as 76ers advance The Philadelphia 76ers advanced to the second round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs on Tuesday, defeating the Miami Heat 104-91 to seal a 4-1 series victory.
London Marathon runner dies in hospital: organizers A 29-year-old chef who collapsed while running in Sunday's London Marathon has died in hospital, event organizers said Monday.
Beware Hamilton fightback, Rosberg warns Lewis Hamilton’s Formula One rivals should beware the backlash because the four-time world champion’s dip in form will not last long, his former Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg has warned.
Syrian dancer’s journey from hell to Paris stage Yara al-Hasbani was putting on her makeup for a performance of “Romeo and Juliet” in Damascus when she found out her father had been tortured to death.
Syrian dancer’s journey from hell to Paris stage Yara al-Hasbani was putting on her makeup for a performance of “Romeo and Juliet” in Damascus when she found out her father had been tortured to death.
Global music sales grow record 8.1 percent in 2017: Industry The global music industry soared a record 8.1 percent last year as digital sales for the first time made up the majority of revenue thanks to the streaming boom, the industry said Tuesday.
Sony teases varied slate at CinemaCon Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman Tom Rothman assured theater owners Monday that his studio is dedicated to appealing to a range of audiences – from global franchises to family films, action pics and comedies, to Quentin Tarantino’s Leonardo DiCaprio-Brad Pitt film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”
Stockholm church bells play 'Wake me up' in Avicii tribute Church bells played one of Avicii's biggest hits in the Swedish capital Stockholm Tuesday, paying tribute to the DJ and record producer who was found dead last week.
Asian elephants at risk from demand for skin A report by a British-based conservation group says rising Chinese demand for products made from elephant skin is driving poaching and posing a greater threat to Asia’s wild herds than the ivory trade.
Asian elephants at risk from demand for skin A report by a British-based conservation group says rising Chinese demand for products made from elephant skin is driving poaching and posing a greater threat to Asia’s wild herds than the ivory trade.
Does alcohol lead to PMS? Researchers reported a link Monday between PMS and drinking alcohol, but could not conclude whether premenstrual suffering causes women to hit the bottle or the other way round.
Festival for man’s best friend a barking success A four-legged security guard greeted attendees Sunday at the entrance to WoofFest, making sure the guests were friendly and nonaggressive toward others.
Google overhauls Gmail to lure businesses away from Microsoft Alphabet Inc's Google unveiled on Wednesday its first Gmail redesign since 2013, capping what the company says was an expensive overhaul two years in the making to adopt security and offline functionality and better resemble Microsoft Outlook.
Tunisia: Sea, sand, medinas, Arab Spring The colors of Tunisia’s landscape change hourly with the light of the Mediterranean sun.
Medco Lays Down Groundwork for Electric Culture With the world slowly but surely embracing the electric car culture in an attempt to rein in harmful emissions, it was only going to be a matter of time before that mindset began making inroads into our own country.
Asian elephants said at risk from Chinese demand for skin A report by a British-based conservation group says rising Chinese demand for products made from elephant skin is driving poaching and posing a threat to Asia's wild herds even greater than the ivory trade.
