Cabinet formation atmosphere positive: Hariri Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, after a meeting with the president Saturday, said that the atmosphere surrounding the government formation was “positive.”
Cabinet formation atmosphere positive: Hariri Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, after a meeting with the president Saturday, said that the atmosphere surrounding the government formation was “positive.”
US State Department suspends all diversity training after Trump's directive The US State Department has suspended all training programs for employees related to diversity and inclusion, an internal cable obtained by Reuters showed, after President Donald Trump directed federal agencies last month to end programs deemed divisive by the White House.
Egyptians vote in second day of parliamentary elections Egyptians on Sunday trickled into polling stations on the second day of voting for the country’s parliamentary election amid a slight uptick in daily recorded coronavirus cases.
Lebanese pound registers gains against dollar The Lebanese pound Saturday registered significant gains against the dollar, trading at around LL6,450 on the black market
Lebanese pound registers gains against dollar The Lebanese pound Saturday registered significant gains against the dollar, trading at around LL6,450 on the black market
In Dubai, oil-rich UAE sees a new wonder: A coal power plant A new wonder is rising in the southern desert of Dubai against the backdrop of Persian Gulf beaches, but it's not another skyscraper to grace the futuristic sheikhdom.
Big week for Big Tech as earnings, hearings loom Big Tech is bracing for a tumultuous week marked by quarterly results likely to show resilience despite the pandemic, and fresh attacks from lawmakers ahead of the November 3 election.
Big week ahead for a nation on the brink The coming week is set to be a consequential one for Lebanon on multiple fronts, involving not only renewed impetus on the quest for a government, but also the start of talks regarding border demarcation and the upcoming anniversary of the Oct. 17 uprising that expressed the people’s frustration with the ruling elite.
Big week ahead for a nation on the brink The coming week is set to be a consequential one for Lebanon on multiple fronts, involving not only renewed impetus on the quest for a government, but also the start of talks regarding border demarcation and the upcoming anniversary of the Oct. 17 uprising that expressed the people’s frustration with the ruling elite.
Providing health care is not synonymous to subsidies in Lebanon We Lebanese used to hail our health care system as one of the crown jewels of our local industries. Quality indicators rubber-stamped this claim.
Is Hezbollah mutating? War in Syria, US sanctions, loss of military commanders, local pressure and fast transforming regional alliances, are forcing Hezbollah to adapt its tactics and rethink the way it has been operating since its creation, all while maintaining its ideological narrative.
Foden rescues Man City in West Ham draw Pep Guardiola admitted he cannot guarantee Manchester City will emerge from their slump after Phil Foden came off the bench to rescue a 1-1 draw against West Ham Saturday.
Foden rescues Man City in West Ham draw Pep Guardiola admitted he cannot guarantee Manchester City will emerge from their slump after Phil Foden came off the bench to rescue a 1-1 draw against West Ham Saturday.
Nadal must find another gear as Djokovic awaits in French Open final It’s a sign of the times that in mid-October we’re eagerly awaiting a Roland Garros final typically played in June. This year’s event has been a cold, gloomy affair categorized by intermittent rainfall and indoor matches
Tyronn Lue agrees to become next coach of LA Clippers Tyronn Lue, who coached the Cleveland Cavaliers to the 2016 NBA title, has agreed to become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports Thursday.
Nurmagomedov stops Gaethje, announces retirement at UFC 254 Unbeaten lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from mixed martial arts after stopping Justin Gaethje with a triangle choke early in the second round at UFC 254 Saturday night.
Brady outplays Rodgers, Titans and Steelers remain unbeaten Tom Brady won the battle of the Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks on Sunday, outduelling Aaron Rodgers as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers routed the previously unbeaten Green Bay Packers 38-10.
Over 60 exhibits damaged at Berlin museums In all, 63 works at the Pergamon Museum, the Alte Nationalgalerie and the Neues Museum were affected. There was no thematic link between the targeted works, and no pattern is discernible to the perpetrator’s approach
Over 60 exhibits damaged at Berlin museums In all, 63 works at the Pergamon Museum, the Alte Nationalgalerie and the Neues Museum were affected. There was no thematic link between the targeted works, and no pattern is discernible to the perpetrator’s approach
Vocalist brings modern touch to Islamic recitation Over the years, Mahmoud al-Tohamy has performed at international music festivals with the aim of ‘reintegrating religious chanting in humanist art’
Zemeckis makes Dahl’s ‘Witches’ a brighter affair There are scores of filmmakers who could have done a traumatising update of Roald Dahl's story, but this time they decided to soften the edges and lighten the tone
John Oliver has sewage plant named after him ‘At the end of this awful, awful year,' Oliver said, ‘what could be more important than evidence that, if we want to, we can come together, overcome our differences and sort our sh*t out’
Saudis shun 'made in Turkey' as rivalry deepens From pickled vine leaves to coffee and cheese, Saudi supermarkets are taking Turkish products off the shelves after calls for a boycott, as rivalry between Riyadh and Ankara heats up.
Saudis shun 'made in Turkey' as rivalry deepens From pickled vine leaves to coffee and cheese, Saudi supermarkets are taking Turkish products off the shelves after calls for a boycott, as rivalry between Riyadh and Ankara heats up.
US's Fauci says vaccine verdict due by early Dec. U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci said on Sunday it would be clear whether a COVID-19 vaccine was safe and effective by early December, but that more widespread vaccination would not be likely until later in 2021.
Study: COVID speeds up human vs machine standoff over work As automation and online work gain ground, organizers of the annual Davos forum are projecting employers will split work equally between machines and people by 2025, with the coronavirus pandemic accelerating changes in the labor market.
A taste for travel? Finnair to sell plane food in shops Finnish carrier Finnair will start selling business class airplane food in supermarkets in a move to keep its catering staff employed and to offer a taste of the airline experience to those missing flying in the COVID-19 times.
Audi to launch new electric vehicle venture with China's FAW German premium automaker Audi AG said Tuesday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with China's state-owned FAW Group to launch a venture to make premium electric vehicles (EVs).
South America ravaged by unprecedented drought and fires Under stress from a historic drought, large swathes of forest and wetlands in central South America known for their exceptional biodiversity have been ravaged by devastating fires.
