Zeaiter at center of Swiss arms fiasco Former Minister Ghazi Zeaiter’s failure to present weapons purchased from Switzerland when requested has resulted in that country halting its arms supply to Lebanon and the Army.
Zeaiter at center of Swiss arms fiasco Former Minister Ghazi Zeaiter’s failure to present weapons purchased from Switzerland when requested has resulted in that country halting its arms supply to Lebanon and the Army.
Woman dies after fine dining in Spain A woman who died after eating at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Spain may have suffered food poisoning, a local court said Friday.
MBS makes $10B China deal, talks deradicalization Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman cemented a $10 billion deal for a refining and petrochemical complex in China Friday, meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping, who urged joint efforts to counter extremism and terror.
Choucair promises to finish fiber optic network Telecommunication Minister Mohamed Choucair Friday promised to finish installing fiber optic cables across Lebanon as soon as possible.
Choucair promises to finish fiber optic network Telecommunication Minister Mohamed Choucair Friday promised to finish installing fiber optic cables across Lebanon as soon as possible.
Turkey set to start oil, gas drilling off Cyprus Turkey will begin drilling for oil and gas near Cyprus in the coming days, state-owned news agency Anadolu reported Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu as saying Thursday, a move that could stoke tensions with neighboring Cyprus and Greece.
Ford flaws just the latest auto scandal Ford Motor Co. has become the latest carmaker to reveal potential flaws in its exhaust testing systems, underscoring challenges faced by an industry pressured by increasingly stringent emission rules.
Love will prevail At long last, the idea of giving Lebanese couples the option of civil marriage - a move we fully and wholeheartedly support - is being discussed.
Love will prevail At long last, the idea of giving Lebanese couples the option of civil marriage - a move we fully and wholeheartedly support - is being discussed.
What’s left of the populist left? As Venezuela’s crisis deepens, conservatives in the United States and elsewhere are gleefully pointing to the disaster of Chavismo to warn of the dangers of “socialism.”
Congress’ young veterans bring new hope for Dems The left wing of the Democratic Party has been getting much of the media attention since the new Congress convened, overshadowing the rise of a group of young Democratic military and intelligence veterans who may prove more important for 2020 and beyond.
Barca, Real wrestle fatigue before doubleheader Real Madrid and Barcelona face two Clasicos in four days next week but La Liga’s greatest rivals are not so much revving up for the doubleheader but crawling reluctantly toward it.
Barca, Real wrestle fatigue before doubleheader Real Madrid and Barcelona face two Clasicos in four days next week but La Liga’s greatest rivals are not so much revving up for the doubleheader but crawling reluctantly toward it.
Osaka cites ‘happiness’ as motive for coach split Naomi Osaka said she would not prioritize “success over happiness” following the surprise sacking of her coach as she heads into the Dubai Championships as top seed for the first time.
Lebanon’s World Cup hopes in jeopardy after loss Lebanon’s hopes of securing a spot at this summer’s Basketball World Cup took a major hit after the Cedars fell to a demoralizing 69-67 home loss to New Zealand Friday.
Semenya hearing ends, decision late March Caster Semenya was given “the last word” when a week-long hearing at sport’s highest court ended Friday, and her decade-long battle with track and field’s ruling body neared an end.
F1 testing: Vettel makes strong start for Ferrari Ferrari made a strong start to Formula One’s preseason testing Monday with four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel saying he could not have hoped for a better day after setting the fastest time and doing the most laps.
From the Brit Awards to Beirut Coming to Beirut straight from their performance at Wednesday night’s Brit Awards, The Hot 8 Brass Band is rearing to go for its Liban Jazz concert at MusicHall Sunday.
From the Brit Awards to Beirut Coming to Beirut straight from their performance at Wednesday night’s Brit Awards, The Hot 8 Brass Band is rearing to go for its Liban Jazz concert at MusicHall Sunday.
Ariana Grande a no-show despite winning first Grammy Award Ariana Grande won her first Grammy Award on Sunday, but the singer didn't collect it after deciding to skip the ceremony following a public dispute with the show's producer.
Marvel to make four animated superhero series for Hulu Walt Disney Co.'s Marvel superhero studio will produce four new adult-oriented animated series for the Hulu streaming service, Hulu said Monday.
If proven, Smollett allegations could be a 'career killer' The case against Jussie Smollett could do more than lead to a conviction for the "Empire" star - some experts see the allegations he orchestrated an attack designed to look like a hate crime as a potentially fatal blow to his career.
Fendi honors fashion’s ‘longest love story’ Fendi paid understated tribute Thursday to Karl Lagerfeld, who died this week and was the Rome-based fashion house’s creative director for 54 years.
Fendi honors fashion’s ‘longest love story’ Fendi paid understated tribute Thursday to Karl Lagerfeld, who died this week and was the Rome-based fashion house’s creative director for 54 years.
Fountain of youth? Study finds new anti-ageing compound in plant In Japan, the slightly bitter leaves of the Ashitaba plant have long been considered healthy, and a new study has found the traditional belief may have good scientific grounds.
Johnnie Walker talks to a new generation For the first time, Johnnie Walker’s “Keep Walking Lebanon” campaign lent its voice to Lebanese millennials
Samsung’s folding phone is different, but pricey Samsung has unveiled a highly anticipated smartphone with a foldable screen in an attempt to break the innovation funk that has beset the market.
California’s marijuana tourism gets smoking When California legalized recreational marijuana use in 2016, Gene Grozovskiy decided he would show tourists the big change behind the scenes. Now he’s seeing some green, thanks to strong interest in all that grass in Los Angeles, considered the world’s largest pot market where the air routinely smells of weed.
Condors, kings of the Andes, under threat By all accounts, Dasan and Illika should have died of poisoning. But they are back on their feet, poking their beaks through the bars of their cages, impatient to return to the skies over Colombia, which have been transformed into hostile territory for the so-called king of the Andes - the condor.
