Protesters say Diab’s govt doomed to fail Lebanon’s new government hit its first hurdle straight out of the gate Tuesday as protesters across the country took to the streets to reject the 20-minister lineup.
Protesters say Diab’s govt doomed to fail Lebanon’s new government hit its first hurdle straight out of the gate Tuesday as protesters across the country took to the streets to reject the 20-minister lineup.
Iranian attending college in Boston is denied entry to US An Iranian student attending college in Boston was denied entry to the U.
Egypt court jails ex- Italian diplomat for smuggling artefacts A Cairo criminal court sentenced a former honorary Italian consul to 15 years in jail in absentia on Tuesday for smuggling antiquities out of the country, a judicial source said.
Industrialists need $3B to buy raw materials The head of the Lebanese Industrialists Associations Fadi Gemayel warned Tuesday that the industrial sector will enter the danger zone if banks do not immediately release $300 million to purchase essential raw materials.
Industrialists need $3B to buy raw materials The head of the Lebanese Industrialists Associations Fadi Gemayel warned Tuesday that the industrial sector will enter the danger zone if banks do not immediately release $300 million to purchase essential raw materials.
BP pulls out of Iraq’s Kirkuk field BP has pulled out of Iraq’s giant Kirkuk oilfield after its $100 million exploration contract expired with no agreement on the field’s expansion, dealing a fresh blow to Iraq’s hopes to increase its oil output, three sources told Reuters.
Global economic integration ending for Iran Iran’s six-year push to integrate with the global economy appears to be coming to an end. Iran Monday threatened to withdraw from its last remaining commitments to the 2015 deal that limited its nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of international sanctions. On the same day, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif pulled out of this week’s World Economic Forum, the global economy’s annual networking event in Switzerland.
Detached from reality More than 4 million Lebanese have become hostages to the authorities and those behind the formation of a badly needed government, falsely branded as the Cabinet agreed upon by the prime-minister-designate and the president, as stipulated by the constitution.
Detached from reality More than 4 million Lebanese have become hostages to the authorities and those behind the formation of a badly needed government, falsely branded as the Cabinet agreed upon by the prime-minister-designate and the president, as stipulated by the constitution.
Putin’s meaningless coup Vladimir Putin may be setting himself up to remain Russia’s leader well beyond the end of his presidency, to no one’s surprise. In his annual state-of-the-nation speech earlier this week, he laid out a roadmap for overhauling Russia’s political institutions, implying a major constitutional shakeup. The entire Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, immediately resigned.
AFC holds firm in face of Iran Champions League boycott Despite threats of an Iranian boycott of its flagship club competition, the Asian Football Confederation has confirmed that Champions League matches involving Shahr Khodro and Esteghlal have been moved to neutral venues because of security concerns.
AFC holds firm in face of Iran Champions League boycott Despite threats of an Iranian boycott of its flagship club competition, the Asian Football Confederation has confirmed that Champions League matches involving Shahr Khodro and Esteghlal have been moved to neutral venues because of security concerns.
Nadal turns on style at Australian Open Top seed Rafael Nadal turned on the style as he launched his bid for a record-equaling 20th Major title at the Australian Open Tuesday, but falling star Maria Sharapova hit a career low.
Stern made the NBA what it is today David Stern once predicted that the NBA would have a division in Europe within 10 years.
Mcgregor blasts Cerrone in UFC return Conor Mcgregor’s opening punch bloodied Donald Cerrone’s nose. He then floored Cerrone only 20 seconds into the bout with a perfectly placed kick to the head, and he mercilessly finished on the ground. When he paraded around the ring with an Irish flag on his shoulders to celebrate, the mixed martial arts world knew Mcgregor is back with a big bang.
Red Bull secure Verstappen for four years Max Verstappen has signed to stay at Red Bull until the end of 2023 in a clear vote of confidence in the former world champions’ Formula One title potential and their Honda partnership.
Capturing women’s quiet courage Rania Matar’s latest exhibition, “An Image and Her Woman,” reflects the photographer’s development over time.
Capturing women’s quiet courage Rania Matar’s latest exhibition, “An Image and Her Woman,” reflects the photographer’s development over time.
AI beats human breast cancer diagnosis A computer program can identify breast cancer from routine scans with greater accuracy than human experts, researchers said in what they hoped could prove a breakthrough in the fight against the global killer.
AI beats human breast cancer diagnosis A computer program can identify breast cancer from routine scans with greater accuracy than human experts, researchers said in what they hoped could prove a breakthrough in the fight against the global killer.
Thousands flee Australia fires, navy helps with evacuation Tens of thousands of holiday makers fled seaside towns on Australia’s east coast Thursday as bushfires approached, and military ships and helicopters began rescuing thousands more trapped by the raging blazes.
