EU sets out criteria for Lebanese sanctions Criteria for European Union sanctions being prepared for Lebanese politicians are likely to be corruption, obstructing efforts to form a government, financial mishandling and human rights abuses, according to a diplomatic note seen by Reuters.
EU sets out criteria for Lebanese sanctions Criteria for European Union sanctions being prepared for Lebanese politicians are likely to be corruption, obstructing efforts to form a government, financial mishandling and human rights abuses, according to a diplomatic note seen by Reuters.
Polarized by war, Armenia votes Sunday in an early election Armenia's leader is facing a tough challenge at the polls after a humiliating defeat for Armenian forces in last year's fighting with Azerbaijan over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Armenia votes in election triggered by war defeat Armenians are voting Sunday in a national election after months of tensions over last year's defeat in fighting against Azerbaijan over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Lebanese pound unchanged on black market The Lebanese pound exchange rate was unchanged on the black market Saturday, with the local currency taking a breather after a dramatic fall to record lows this month.
Lebanese pound unchanged on black market The Lebanese pound exchange rate was unchanged on the black market Saturday, with the local currency taking a breather after a dramatic fall to record lows this month.
Emirates Air posts $5.5B loss as virus disrupts travel The Middle East's largest airline, Emirates, announced on Tuesday a net loss of $5.5 billion over the past year as revenue fell by more than 66% due to global travel restrictions sparked by the coronavirus pandemic.
Britain and United States reach truce in Airbus/Boeing trade dispute Britain and United States on Thursday said they had agreed a deal to resolve a trade dispute over Airbus and Boeing for the next five years, ensuring retaliatory tariffs remain suspended.
Censorship of Palestinians reveals fatal flaw in social media The suppression of the Palestinian narrative is the clearest demonstration of how social media companies are unable or unwilling to live up to their own mission statements as open platforms for unbiased conversations.
Censorship of Palestinians reveals fatal flaw in social media The suppression of the Palestinian narrative is the clearest demonstration of how social media companies are unable or unwilling to live up to their own mission statements as open platforms for unbiased conversations.
Labored Spain proving a tough watch for home fans Spain manager Luis Enrique enjoys punishing himself with ultra-marathons in the Sahara desert and cycle rides up the craggy mountain roads of Asturias.
Labored Spain proving a tough watch for home fans Spain manager Luis Enrique enjoys punishing himself with ultra-marathons in the Sahara desert and cycle rides up the craggy mountain roads of Asturias.
Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon but aims for Olympics Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Wimbledon championships starting this month for personal reasons but her agent said Thursday that the world number two will be ready for the Tokyo Olympics.
Antetokounmpo outduels Durant as Bucks reach East finals Giannis Antetokounmpo had 40 points and 13 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 115-111 in a thrilling game-seven overtime Saturday to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
Adesanya back to his best in UFC 263 win over Vettori Israel Adesanya was back to his brilliant best Saturday, defeating challenger Marvin Vettori with a show of superior striking and defending his middleweight title at UFC 263 in Glendale, Arizona.
Marquez takes German MotoGP for first win since 2019 Marc Marquez banished 18 months of struggles Sunday as he dominated in the rain at the Sachsenring to win the German MotoGP.
Dutch 'Golden Coach' exhibition revives racism debate The horse-drawn carriage called the "De Gouden Koets" has been embroiled in a racism controversy over a picture on the left-side panel of the opulent coach, which has undergone an extensive refit.
Dutch 'Golden Coach' exhibition revives racism debate The horse-drawn carriage called the "De Gouden Koets" has been embroiled in a racism controversy over a picture on the left-side panel of the opulent coach, which has undergone an extensive refit.
Technology helps disabled student play the harp with her eyes The student with cerebral palsy, who cannot use her hands or speak, is playing the "Eyeharp", gaze-controlled digital software which allows people with disabilities to play music, something she had never thought possible.
‘A special Cannes’ unveils its 2021 lineup ‘Cinema is not dead. The extraordinary and triumphant return of the audience to movie theaters in France and around the world was the first good news,’ said the artistic director. ‘I hope the film festival will be the second very good news.’
Much-loved children’s author Eric Carle dies at 91 Under the Nazis, modern, expressionistic and abstract art was banned and only realistic and naturalistic art was permitted. When Carle was 12 or 13, a high school art teacher would change his life by inviting him to his home, where he secretly showed his expressionist art, including Franz Marc’s ‘Blue Horse’
Egypt souvenir market pins hopes on tourism resurgence Pyramids, Tutankhamun masks, Nefertiti busts -- Egypt's souvenir-makers are pinning their hopes on a new lease of economic life, after tourism was battered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Egypt souvenir market pins hopes on tourism resurgence Pyramids, Tutankhamun masks, Nefertiti busts -- Egypt's souvenir-makers are pinning their hopes on a new lease of economic life, after tourism was battered by the coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. issues new guidance to ease COVID-19 assistance to countries hit by sanctions The United States on Thursday issued guidance easing the way for delivery of products such as face masks, ventilators and vaccines to combat the coronavirus pandemic to heavily sanctioned countries like Iran, Venezuela and Syria.
Websites rumble back to life after Fastly-linked outage Government, news and social media websites across the globe were coming back online Tuesday after being hit by a widespread outage linked to U.S.-based cloud company Fastly Inc.
Airlines plead with Britain to ease travel restrictions Airlines renewed their calls on Britain to restart international travel, pleading the government to allow people vaccinated against COVID-19 to travel freely with the peak summer season just weeks away and as Europe begins to open up.
Motor racing-McLaren to enter Extreme E electric SUV series in 2022 McLaren will enter a team in Extreme E next year in what organizers hailed as a major step forward for the all-electric off-road series after its debut in 2021.
Jordan battles to save rare tiny Dead Sea carp Fifa Nature Reserve, Jordan, June 18, 2021 (AFP) - Jordan is racing against time to save a tiny rare fish from extinction as falling water levels partly triggered by global warming threaten to dry up its last habitat.
