Army seizes Daesh posts near Ras Baalbeck Lebanese Army units tightened its control over three hilltops in the Lebanese-Syrian border area Thursday, a day after seizing the territory from Daesh (ISIS) militants in a lighting strike that killed six terrorists, the military said.
Army seizes Daesh posts near Ras Baalbeck Lebanese Army units tightened its control over three hilltops in the Lebanese-Syrian border area Thursday, a day after seizing the territory from Daesh (ISIS) militants in a lighting strike that killed six terrorists, the military said.
Work to resume on $26.6B Saudi Grand Mosque expansion Saudi Binladin Group will restart work next month on the $26.6 billion expansion of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, nearly two years after work stopped in the wake of a crane collapse at the site that killed 107 people, sources told Reuters Thursday.
Macron to take on informal role as first lady Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, said she will adopt the role of first lady, but only in an informal capacity after opposition to plans to give her an official status.
Lebanon eyes Syria’s post-war reconstruction The port of Tripoli in Lebanon wants the world to know it’s ready for business.
Lebanon eyes Syria’s post-war reconstruction The port of Tripoli in Lebanon wants the world to know it’s ready for business.
Egypt’s first bitcoin exchange to begin trading Egypt’s first bitcoin exchange will go live later this month, the founders of bitcoin Egypt said, linking the Middle East’s most populous country with a cryptocurrency that has surged in value in recent months.
Cook vows donations to rights groups Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook has joined a chorus of business leaders who have voiced their opposition to President Donald Trump after he blamed white nationalists and anti-racism activists equally for violence in Virginia last weekend.
A graceful gesture Saudi Arabia, in its tradition of magnanimity, has refuted all the venom that has been aimed at its policies, traditions and values.
A graceful gesture Saudi Arabia, in its tradition of magnanimity, has refuted all the venom that has been aimed at its policies, traditions and values.
U.S. wonders if treaty with NKorea makes sense After weeks of belligerent rhetoric, North Korea took a pause Tuesday.
Messi and Ronaldo duel to be world’s best Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will again be dueling for the title of world’s best footballer after their names once more headed the shortlist Thursday for The Best FIFA Men’s Player.
Messi and Ronaldo duel to be world’s best Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will again be dueling for the title of world’s best footballer after their names once more headed the shortlist Thursday for The Best FIFA Men’s Player.
Nishikori to miss rest of season with injury Japan’s Kei Nishikori will miss the rest of the 2017 season after tearing a tendon in his right wrist, his manager said Wednesday.
Mayweather and McGregor to fight in small gloves Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor got their wish to fight in smaller gloves, but not before being chastised by a Nevada boxing official for using the issue to hype their fight later this month.
Oh Mo! Farah gets golden send-off from media British athletics legend Mo Farah was hailed by the British media Sunday despite his glorious track career ending with defeat in the 5,000-meter world championships final.
Two families recall their Haifa house Highlighting a true and ongoing story from the Palestinian diaspora, the play “36 Abbas Street, Haifa” dramatizes an incident witnessed by Palestinian playwright and actor Raeda Taha.
Two families recall their Haifa house Highlighting a true and ongoing story from the Palestinian diaspora, the play “36 Abbas Street, Haifa” dramatizes an incident witnessed by Palestinian playwright and actor Raeda Taha.
Taylor Swift testifies at groping trial Four years after Taylor Swift said she was groped by a radio station DJ before a concert in Denver, the pop superstar told her story in sometimes unflinching language that did not sugarcoat what she called a "despicable and horrifying and shocking" encounter.
Cruise breaks his ankle in failed jump “Mission: Impossible 6” has halted filming after Tom Cruise broke his ankle in a stunt, the director confirmed this week.
British actor John Cleese receives career award at Sarajevo Film Festival British actor and comedian John Cleese received the honorary lifetime achievement award at the Sarajevo Film Festival on Wednesday in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Frozen in time: Diana’s tragic fairytale From her engagement to Prince Charles as a shy teenager to her roles as doting mother, humanitarian and global celebrity, Diana’s turbulent life still captivates people around the world.
Frozen in time: Diana’s tragic fairytale From her engagement to Prince Charles as a shy teenager to her roles as doting mother, humanitarian and global celebrity, Diana’s turbulent life still captivates people around the world.
Australian researchers in peanut allergy breakthrough Australian researchers have reported a major breakthrough in the relief of deadly peanut allergy with the discovery of a long-lasting treatment they say offers hope that a cure will soon be possible
Dogs find a safe haven with benevolent volunteer Over 100 dogs have found a safe haven under the Zahrani Bridge in south Lebanon.
‘Dragon captured,’ cargo arrives at space station A SpaceX shipment arrived at the International Space Station Wednesday, delivering a bonanza of science experiments.
Summer lovin’? Not in EU’s tourist hotspots Chronic overcrowding in some of Europe’s beloved tourism hotspots is fueling an angry backlash, from polite protest to “Go Home” graffiti and even physical intimidation.
My Aston Martin: The secret of my ‘success’ I had a business meeting a few days ago, and at it didn’t go well.