Pollution deadlier than war, disaster, hunger Environmental pollution – from filthy air to contaminated water – is killing more people every year than all war and violence in the world.
Pollution deadlier than war, disaster, hunger Environmental pollution – from filthy air to contaminated water – is killing more people every year than all war and violence in the world.
Turkey hunger striker released pending his trial A Turkish teacher who has been on hunger strike for months to protest about losing his job in the government’s purge since a failed coup attempt last year, has been released from jail pending his trial on terrorism-related charges.
Court sentences Bachir Gemayel’s killers to death The killers of President-elect Bachir Gemayel were sentenced to death in absentia Friday, 35 years after a bomb targeting Gemayel exploded in Beirut’s Ashrafieh area.
TSC staff protest near Kuwait Embassy over wages Dozens of TSC supermarket chains in Lebanon and representatives of labor unions staged a sit-in in front of the Kuwaiti Embassy in Beirut Thursday to demand the prompt payment of their late salaries.
TSC staff protest near Kuwait Embassy over wages Dozens of TSC supermarket chains in Lebanon and representatives of labor unions staged a sit-in in front of the Kuwaiti Embassy in Beirut Thursday to demand the prompt payment of their late salaries.
Rosneft to take control of Kurdish pipeline Russia’s biggest oil company, Rosneft, has agreed to take control of Iraqi Kurdistan’s main oil pipeline, boosting its investment in the autonomous region to $3.5 billion despite Baghdad’s military action sparked by a Kurdish vote for independence.
Trumps wins path to tax bill in Senate President Donald Trump’s top legislative priority took a major step forward as the Senate narrowly approved a budget vehicle for tax cuts – but sharp divides over an array of nonbinding amendments revealed the towering challenge he faces from here.
MPs only in name In principle, members of Parliament in a democracy are elected to represent the aspirations and welfare of their constituents.
MPs only in name In principle, members of Parliament in a democracy are elected to represent the aspirations and welfare of their constituents.
Toward a living U.N. charter The entire world will be celebrating United Nations Day on Oct. 24, the day when the Charter of the United Nations came into force in 1945.
Will Trump back down or double down? Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s comprehensive documentary series on the Vietnam War is filled with the stories and voices of ordinary soldiers on all sides of the conflict.
Politics lingers in La Liga Spain’s political crisis continues to form a cloud over La Liga with eyes just as much on the stands once more at Barcelona’s Camp Nou as the field for Malaga’s visit Saturday.
Politics lingers in La Liga Spain’s political crisis continues to form a cloud over La Liga with eyes just as much on the stands once more at Barcelona’s Camp Nou as the field for Malaga’s visit Saturday.
Hopeful eight seek starring role in Singapore All eight women competing at the WTA Finals will go into the tournament believing they have a genuine chance of finishing the season on a high note when round-robin play starts Sunday without a clear favorite for the title.
Clippers rout Lakers in Ball’s NBA debut The Los Angeles Clippers continued their domination of the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday by routing their cross-town rivals 108-92 and spoiling the NBA debut of second-overall pick Lonzo Ball.
Russia accuses US govt of pushing for its Olympic exclusion The Kremlin accused the U.S. government Friday of pushing for Russia's exclusion from the Olympics.
Vettel hopes to keep fat lady quiet Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel refused to give up on the Formula One championship and found support from title favorite Lewis Hamilton.
Connecting identities at Art Dubai Art Dubai, the Emirati art fair, recently announced that Lebanese artist Lawrence Abu Hamdan was the recipient of the 2018 edition Abraaj Group Art Prize.
Connecting identities at Art Dubai Art Dubai, the Emirati art fair, recently announced that Lebanese artist Lawrence Abu Hamdan was the recipient of the 2018 edition Abraaj Group Art Prize.
Mashrou’ Leila responds to Egypt concert arrests Lebanese indie rock band Mashrou’ Leila denounced Egypt’s “anti-gay witch-hunt” and urged the international community to stand up for LGBTQI+ rights, in a statement posted to their official Facebook page Tuesday.
Harvey Weinstein resigns from Weinstein Co board Harvey Weinstein has resigned from the board of The Weinstein Company, it said Tuesday, as he faces allegations that he sexually harassed or assaulted a number of women over three decades in the film business.
Canada's Tragically Hip singer Gord Downie dies at 53 Rock poet and Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie, whose evocative lyrics helped define Canada, has died at age 53
Unique amber wine creating a buzz The sloping vineyards of New York’s Finger Lakes region known for producing golden-hued rieslings and chardonnays also are offering a splash of orange wine.
Unique amber wine creating a buzz The sloping vineyards of New York’s Finger Lakes region known for producing golden-hued rieslings and chardonnays also are offering a splash of orange wine.
Japan's 'Blade Library' offers joy of blade running to amputees Haruta Saito, a young Japanese amputee who dreams of becoming a Paralympian, remembers strapping on a prosthetic "running blade" for the first time.
Rapid development threatens public land Two towering cliffs, thick with trees and shrubbery that clamber up the steep vertical limestone, frame a valley below, forming a gateway from the outskirts of a small village into a lush and open mountainside.
Viral smartphone game lets ordinary Chinese 'clap' for Xi Ordinary young Chinese may not have paid close attention to Xi Jinping's 3 ½-hour speech this week, but they're happy to "applaud" the president in the newest viral phenomenon to sweep China's internet.
Premium SUVs for the discerning driver Being price-conscious and practical may have its merits, but sometimes you need something that’s more than just a way to get from point A to point B – sometimes you just want an SUV with personality, that special touch that says you’re not driving just another car that gets lost in the crowd.
