Tripoli city council votes out mayor, deputy Tripoli will be without a mayor and deputy mayor until Friday, after former Mayor Ahmad Qamareddine and former Deputy Mayor Khaled al-Wali were ousted by the Tripoli Municipal Council. The council members Tuesday gave Qamareddine and Wali votes of no confidence in a meeting headed by the ex-mayor in the presence of north Lebanon Gov. Ramzi Nohra.
Tripoli city council votes out mayor, deputy Tripoli will be without a mayor and deputy mayor until Friday, after former Mayor Ahmad Qamareddine and former Deputy Mayor Khaled al-Wali were ousted by the Tripoli Municipal Council. The council members Tuesday gave Qamareddine and Wali votes of no confidence in a meeting headed by the ex-mayor in the presence of north Lebanon Gov. Ramzi Nohra.
Trump rolls out new asylum policy Dozens of immigrants lined up Tuesday at a major Mexico border crossing, waiting to learn how the Trump administration’s plans to end most asylum protections would affect their hopes of taking refuge in the United States.
Regime airstrikes kill 11 civilians Regime airstrikes Tuesday killed 11 civilians in opposition-held northwest Syria, the target of months of bombardment by the government and its ally Russia, a monitoring group said.
Beirut fourth most expensive city in region The mid-2019 Cost of Living Index produced by crowdsourced global database Numbeo ranked Beirut fourth-highest among 21 Arab cities and 157th among 377 cities around the world, Byblos Bank’s “Lebanon This Week” economic report said. Numbeo, a global statistics website based in Belgrade, enables users to share and compare information about the cost of living between cities and countries worldwide.
Beirut fourth most expensive city in region The mid-2019 Cost of Living Index produced by crowdsourced global database Numbeo ranked Beirut fourth-highest among 21 Arab cities and 157th among 377 cities around the world, Byblos Bank’s “Lebanon This Week” economic report said. Numbeo, a global statistics website based in Belgrade, enables users to share and compare information about the cost of living between cities and countries worldwide.
UAE plans oil trade overhaul to boost clout The United Arab Emirates’ state-run ADNOC, long seen as one of the most conservative oil firms in the Middle East, plans an overhaul for its trading operations as it seeks to emulate the success of rival oil majors and bolster its regional influence. The company has splurged on hiring former employees of private-sector peers and wants to launch a regional oil benchmark, possibly this year, similar to international markers Brent and WTI, four sources familiar with the plans said.
Central bankers sick of playing Superman Global central bankers are again in the driving seat when it comes to propping up the world economy, but many are demanding governments join them in the rescue effort.
Unjust crackdown The recent crackdowns on undocumented foreign labor in Lebanon which appear to target Syrian and Palestinian refugees are quite worrisome, as they raise questions about the motives behind the moves.
Unjust crackdown The recent crackdowns on undocumented foreign labor in Lebanon which appear to target Syrian and Palestinian refugees are quite worrisome, as they raise questions about the motives behind the moves.
Moscow’s hand in Sudan’s future On June 4, Russia joined China in blocking a United Nations Security Council draft resolution that condemned the Sudanese military government’s killings of civilians and urged world powers to call for an immediate halt to violence. To justify Moscow’s decision, Russia’s Deputy Ambassador to the U.N. Dmitry Polyansky described the draft resolution as an“unbalanced statement” that “could spoil the situation.”
Democratic surprise: Why not get tough on Iran? Democratic candidates for president should get smart about America’s confrontation with Iran: Rather than seek only to restore the 2015 nuclear deal, they should also endorse a broader, new negotiation that addresses Iran’s meddling in the region and removes sanctions against Tehran.
Atletico to sign Trippier from Tottenham England defender Kieran Trippier is on the verge of moving from Tottenham Hotspur to Atletico Madrid, reports in the Spanish and British media said Tuesday. English newspaper the Daily Telegraph said Trippier, 28, has traveled to the Spanish capital ahead of a move worth 20 million pounds ($25 million).
Atletico to sign Trippier from Tottenham England defender Kieran Trippier is on the verge of moving from Tottenham Hotspur to Atletico Madrid, reports in the Spanish and British media said Tuesday. English newspaper the Daily Telegraph said Trippier, 28, has traveled to the Spanish capital ahead of a move worth 20 million pounds ($25 million).
Serbia press crowns Djokovic ‘King of Tennis’ The Serbian press Monday proclaimed Novak Djokovic “king of tennis” with the “heart of a hero” after he claimed his fifth Wimbledon title beating eight-time champion Roger Federer.
Ineos already in pole position for Tour glory Team Ineos are already poised for a Tour de France triumph before the race even enters the high mountains after a brutal display of strength on the eve of the first rest day.
Hamilton takes record sixth British GP win Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton hailed his home fans after celebrating a record sixth British Grand Prix win Sunday and stretching his lead over luckless Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas to 39 points. Bottas, on pole position, finished a distant second after a safety car period turned the race decisively in Hamilton’s favor by handing the home favorite a free pit stop in a thrilling race.
Ras Beirut artisan inspires mural in Hamra Anyone stumbling onto the crossroads of Tannoukhiyeen and Kuwait Streets, known by many Ras Beirut residents as “Abu Taleb” (after a shop that used to occupy a nearby corner), will find a new mural.
Ras Beirut artisan inspires mural in Hamra Anyone stumbling onto the crossroads of Tannoukhiyeen and Kuwait Streets, known by many Ras Beirut residents as “Abu Taleb” (after a shop that used to occupy a nearby corner), will find a new mural.
Social media reacts to Marcel Khalife’s refusal to play national anthem at Baalbeck performance Social media users flocked to Facebook and Twitter over the weekend to voice their anger and admiration after Lebanese musician Marcel Khalife refused to play the national anthem while opening the Baalbeck International Festival.
Stevie Wonder getting kidney transplant this fall Stevie Wonder surprised concertgoers in London Saturday night by announcing that he would take a break from performing so that he can receive a kidney transplant this fall.
Iranian bread a fixture of Kuwaiti tables Khalil Kamal makes sure he regularly visits Kuwait’s popular Souq al-Mubarakiya, where he enjoys his favorite kebab meal with onion, rocket and freshly baked Iranian bread.
Iranian bread a fixture of Kuwaiti tables Khalil Kamal makes sure he regularly visits Kuwait’s popular Souq al-Mubarakiya, where he enjoys his favorite kebab meal with onion, rocket and freshly baked Iranian bread.
Lower trust in vaccines among people in richer countries: survey People in Europe have the lowest levels of trust in vaccines, according to a global survey of public attitudes toward health and science published Wednesday.
Blazing the trail for Ultra running in Lebanon “Why would you run on tarmac when you can run on beautiful trails, and why would you run on roads when you can run through Cedar reserves?”
Russia launches major new telescope into space MOSCOW: Russia's space agency says a Russian Proton-M rocket has successfully delivered a cutting-edge space telescope into orbit after days of launch delays.
Battery-powered cruise ship sails for the Arctic The world’s first cruise ship propelled partially by battery power is set to head out from northern Norway on its maiden voyage, cruise operator Hurtigruten said Monday.
Jumbo surprise outside Nigeria’s megacity The jungle was so thick that Emmanuel Olabode only found the elephants he was tracking when the great matriarch’s sniffing trunk reached out close enough to almost touch.
