Lebanon’s elderly deeply vulnerable “I have no one,” 68-year-old Margot Haddad said while sitting inside her 11-square-meter home in Beirut’s Karm al-Zeitoun neighborhood.
Lebanon’s elderly deeply vulnerable “I have no one,” 68-year-old Margot Haddad said while sitting inside her 11-square-meter home in Beirut’s Karm al-Zeitoun neighborhood.
Russian agent Trump? Absurd, Moscow says Top Russian officials Wednesday ridiculed allegations that U.S. President Donald Trump could have worked for Moscow’s interests, dismissing them as “absurd” and “stupid.”
Yemeni teachers paid, learning returns to Taiz Its books have been looted and walls blown out, but a school in war-torn southern Yemen is hopeful that the resumption of regular salary payments can keep teachers and children in classrooms.
Debt restructuring off table, Eurobonds rise The prices of Lebanese Eurobonds bounced back again Monday after officials reiterated that there was no intention to restructure the public debt.
Debt restructuring off table, Eurobonds rise The prices of Lebanese Eurobonds bounced back again Monday after officials reiterated that there was no intention to restructure the public debt.
Turkish home sales to foreigners surged in 2018 Turkish home sales to foreigners last year surged at more than triple the pace in 2017 as buyers flocked to benefit from a weaker lira.
U.S. import prices see largest drop since 2016 U.S. import prices fell for a second straight month in December as the cost of petroleum products tumbled and a strong dollar curbed prices of other goods, leading to the largest year-on-year drop in more than two years.
Take the civil route Musa Sadr is a national icon revered by Muslims, Christians and peace-loving Lebanese of all sects.
Take the civil route Musa Sadr is a national icon revered by Muslims, Christians and peace-loving Lebanese of all sects.
Selecting the right leader for the World Bank Jim Yong Kim’s sudden resignation as president of the World Bank Group offers an opportunity to reflect on the direction, legitimacy and effectiveness of that 75-year-old institution.
Trump lost the chance his populist campaign gave Donald Trump is giving an unintentional gift to the burgeoning field of Democratic presidential candidates: He is teaching them how they can win.
Radulovic promises goals against NKorea Lebanon face the unenviable task of having to beat North Korea by four clear goals Thursday to guarantee their place in the second round of the Asian Cup.
Radulovic promises goals against NKorea Lebanon face the unenviable task of having to beat North Korea by four clear goals Thursday to guarantee their place in the second round of the Asian Cup.
Federer, Nadal stay on track in Melbourne Roger Federer ground out a tough three-set win to make the Australian Open third round for an incredible 20th straight year Wednesday, with longtime rival Rafael Nadal also safely through in his drive toward an 18th Grand Slam title.
Warriors score record 51 points in 1st quarter in win over Nuggets The reigning champion Golden State Warriors amassed an NBA record 51 first-quarter points Tuesday on the way to a 142-111 win over Denver in a duel for the Western Conference lead.
Formula One pays tribute to Schumacher at 50 Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher turned 50 Thursday with Formula One and his fans paying tribute to the sport’s most successful driver with a mixture of celebration and sorrow.
Metro al-Madina’s seven-year itch When The Daily Star mentioned the “seven-year itch” to Hisham Jaber, he didn’t recognize the term. Jaber, aka Roberto Kobrosli, knows about the itch of course, though in Lebanon the phenomenon is more complex than elsewhere.
Metro al-Madina’s seven-year itch When The Daily Star mentioned the “seven-year itch” to Hisham Jaber, he didn’t recognize the term. Jaber, aka Roberto Kobrosli, knows about the itch of course, though in Lebanon the phenomenon is more complex than elsewhere.
Lady Gaga wins best original song at Golden Globes Lady Gaga's songwriting chops have won her the second Golden Globe of her career.
Trump's burger-fest brings roasting from late-night TV Junk food for athletes? President Donald Trump's offer of greasy burgers and fries to the college football champion Clemson Tigers brought a roasting from late-night TV hosts.
4 weddings and a robbery? Hugh Grant seeks script return British actor Hugh Grant has a plea for the thief who broke into his car: Please return the script that was inside.
Nike unveils next-generation self-lacing shoes In the 1980s, the “Back to the Future” film franchise suggested we would all eventually wear self-lacing sneakers.
Nike unveils next-generation self-lacing shoes In the 1980s, the “Back to the Future” film franchise suggested we would all eventually wear self-lacing sneakers.
What the latest dieting studies tell us Bacon and black coffee for breakfast, or oatmeal and bananas? If you’re planning to try to lose weight in 2019, you’re sure to find a fierce debate online and among friends and family about how best to do it. It seems like everyone has an opinion, and new fads emerge every year. Two major studies last year provided more fuel for a particularly polarizing topic - the role carbs play in making us fat.
Kids, influencers celebrate Christmas together Twenty children aged 5 to 8 from poor backgrounds sat down Wednesday with a group of high-profile social media influencers to receive gifts and enjoy a festive dinner at Le Vendome hotel.
Chinese seed from lunar lander sprouts on moon A small green shoot is growing on the moon in an out-of-this-world first after a cotton seed germinated on board a Chinese lunar lander, scientists said Tuesday.
Iceland's Northern Lights: Beautiful sight, risky drives Police in Iceland have a warning for visitors: Beware our roads in the winter.
Ford and Cadillac SUVs star at auto show SUVs and a big pickup truck will get top billing at Detroit’s auto show this year, but there are some surprise sports cars and electric vehicles on the agenda.
Chilean Patagonia: an open-air lab In one of the most inhospitable places on Earth, the southernmost part of Chile's Patagonia region, scientists are studying whales, dolphins and algae in order to help predict how climate change will affect the world's oceans.
