The Hariri assassination trial explained The Daily Star has put together an explainer of the arguments made in the trial at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon of those accused of being involved in the Feb. 14, 2005, assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
The Hariri assassination trial explained The Daily Star has put together an explainer of the arguments made in the trial at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon of those accused of being involved in the Feb. 14, 2005, assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
British retiree, Thai wife killed The bodies of a wealthy British retiree and his Thai wife were found buried on their own property Tuesday a week after an alleged contract killing that implicated the woman’s brother, police said.
Making the United Nations relevant to all As world leaders are convening in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly, I am only the fourth woman to preside over the gathering and the first from Latin America and the Caribbean.
Rising health care costs cut insurers’ profits Health insurance companies in Lebanon saw their profits in 2017 shrink by 27 percent to $15.6 million, due to the rising cost of medical care and the nonrenewal of contracts by many customers.
Rising health care costs cut insurers’ profits Health insurance companies in Lebanon saw their profits in 2017 shrink by 27 percent to $15.6 million, due to the rising cost of medical care and the nonrenewal of contracts by many customers.
Tunisia’s economy comes second as leaders fight Tunisia’s economic reforms are at risk of being sidelined by a feud between top leaders.
EU, Iran set financial ‘vehicle’ to ease trade Five world powers and Iran agreed late Monday to establish a financial facility in the European Union to facilitate payments for Iranian imports and exports including oil, a key move sought by Tehran following the U.S. pullout from the 2015 nuclear deal and its re-imposition of sanctions.
Time for legislating It is truly lamentable that while Lebanon’s flailing economy is in dire need of attention by the country’s legislature, some of our newly elected deputies are yet not aware that Parliament is a serious institution where such maladies are addressed to spare the country further hardships.
Time for legislating It is truly lamentable that while Lebanon’s flailing economy is in dire need of attention by the country’s legislature, some of our newly elected deputies are yet not aware that Parliament is a serious institution where such maladies are addressed to spare the country further hardships.
Pro-Europe leaders must step up ahead of polls Discussions about Europe-wide elections are invariably infused with expectations of dramatic change that rarely, if ever, are met.
Valverde bemoans awards circus Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has lamented the hype around individual awards in football after Luka Modric was named FIFA's Best Men's Player.
Valverde bemoans awards circus Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has lamented the hype around individual awards in football after Luka Modric was named FIFA's Best Men's Player.
Wozniacki, Kerber off to fast start at Wuhan Open World No. 2 Caroline Wozniacki and Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber eased through their opening matches at the Wuhan Open in China Tuesday.
LeBron ‘humbled’ to join ‘special’ Lakers LeBron James realizes the size of the challenge he accepted when he joined the Los Angeles Lakers.
Woods bidding to end Ryder Cup struggles Tiger Woods rediscovered his former glories by claiming his first title in over five years last weekend, but now he turns his attentions to a competition he has never dominated the Ryder Cup.
Mick Schumacher claims five straight F3 victories Mick Schumacher, the teenage son of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher, is living up to the famous family name in Formula Three by dominating the drivers’ championship after picking up his fifth straight win Sunday.
Koudelka on walls past and present Acclaimed photographer Josef Koudelka was in Lebanon recently for the opening of his two-part show at Dar El-Nimer, “The Wall-Beirut.”
Koudelka on walls past and present Acclaimed photographer Josef Koudelka was in Lebanon recently for the opening of his two-part show at Dar El-Nimer, “The Wall-Beirut.”
Singer Rachid Taha, who fused Arabic music and rock, dies France-based Algerian singer Rachid Taha has died. His record label, Naive, announced his death at age 59 in a statement on its Facebook page.
Mel Gibson to direct remake of ‘The Wild Bunch’ Mel Gibson will co-write and direct a remake of Sam Peckinpah’s classic 1969 Western “The Wild Bunch.”
Cosby sentencing begins, capping fall from 'America's Dad' to convicted felon Bill Cosby's downfall from "America's Dad" to convicted felon reached its final chapter in a Pennsylvania courtroom on Monday, as a judge began deciding whether to sentence the 81-year-old comedian to prison for sexual assault.
Japanese preschools using tablets to prep tots for digital age It’s drawing time at this suburban nursery school in Japan, but instead of crayons, tiny fingers are tapping on colors on iPad screens and taking selfies.
Japanese preschools using tablets to prep tots for digital age It’s drawing time at this suburban nursery school in Japan, but instead of crayons, tiny fingers are tapping on colors on iPad screens and taking selfies.
What to say when postpartum depression hits Gwyneth Paltrow, Chrissy Teigen, Adele: The charge to destigmatize postpartum depression has never before had so many high-profile sufferers willing to share their stories.
Designers explore local and world relationships For a number of architects working in Lebanon, the smaller scale of furniture design is offering them the opportunity to experiment with balancing local craftsmanship and international influences.
Fall of top U.S. scientists points to ethics gap in research Three prominent U.S. scientists have been pushed to resign over the past 10 days after damning revelations about their methods, a sign of greater vigilance and decreasing tolerance for misconduct within the research community.
Quiet, wilder world in Sicilian mountains Far from the packed beaches of Sicily’s busy coastlines, there’s a quieter and wilder world in its high mountains.
Despite Trump tweet, Ford says it won't make hatchback in US Ford won't be moving production of a hatchback wagon to the United States from China - despite President Donald Trump's claim Sunday that his taxes on Chinese imports mean the Focus Active can be built in America.
Home break-ins by black bears surge in Connecticut Tom Bradley had grown accustomed to seeing black bears walk through his Connecticut neighborhood, but this month he was alarmed to find something trying to turn a doorknob to enter his house.
