Hariri vows to form govt of specialists Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri Friday began non-binding parliamentary consultations to form a new government
Hariri vows to form govt of specialists Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri Friday began non-binding parliamentary consultations to form a new government
Spain's regions urge government to impose state of emergency to allow curfews Spanish regions are urging the central government to take measures that would give them legal backing to impose curfews as the country battles a resurgent coronavirus epidemic.
Istanbul mayor Imamoglu in hospital after positive coronavirus test Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu said Saturday he has been hospitalized after testing positive for coronavirus and suffering a fever.
Market reacts positively to Hariri’s designation The significant rise of the Lebanese pound against the U.S. dollar in the last couple of days was probably the first sign that the local market has reacted positively to the designation of Saad Hariri as Lebanon’s prime minister.
Market reacts positively to Hariri’s designation The significant rise of the Lebanese pound against the U.S. dollar in the last couple of days was probably the first sign that the local market has reacted positively to the designation of Saad Hariri as Lebanon’s prime minister.
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.
Britain signs first major post-Brexit trade deal with Japan Britain and Japan formally signed a trade agreement Friday, marking Britain's first big post-Brexit deal on trade, as it continues to struggle to agree on a deal with its closest trading partners in the European Union.
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 boss Klopp wary of threat posed by Sheffield United Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 61 home Premier League matches but manager Juergen Klopp is aware of the challenge posed by Sheffield United Saturday.
Liverpool boss Klopp wary of threat posed by Sheffield United Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 61 home Premier League matches but manager Juergen Klopp is aware of the challenge posed by Sheffield United Saturday.
Nadal must find another gear as Djokovic awaits in French Open final It’s a sign of the times that in mid-October we’re eagerly awaiting a Roland Garros final typically played in June. This year’s event has been a cold, gloomy affair categorized by intermittent rainfall and indoor matches
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’
Zemeckis makes Dahl’s ‘Witches’ a brighter affair There are scores of filmmakers who could have done a traumatising update of Roald Dahl's story, but this time they decided to soften the edges and lighten the tone
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’
Kabul evicts street vendors in 'discipline' drive Kabul is evicting thousands of roadside vendors, destroying pushcarts and removing hoardings as part of an ambitious drive to instill "urban discipline" in the chaotic Afghan capital.
Kabul evicts street vendors in 'discipline' drive Kabul is evicting thousands of roadside vendors, destroying pushcarts and removing hoardings as part of an ambitious drive to instill "urban discipline" in the chaotic Afghan capital.
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).
India's capital chokes on 'severe' smog as farm fires soar New Delhi was blanketed in noxious haze Friday as air pollution levels in parts of the city soared to "severe" levels, hours after US President Donald Trump described the air in the vast nation as "filthy".
