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Jane Goodall stages unique live, film premiere

British primatologist Jane Goodall poses with U.S. actress Angelina Jolie, in this 2009 publicity photo released to Reuters September 23, 2011.

NEW YORK: World-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall began her groundbreaking research into chimpanzees over 50 years ago in Tanzania’s Gombe National Park, leaving an indelible imprint on the way humans view animals. On Tuesday this week, the 77 year-old animal researcher and United Nations Messenger of Peace, is featured in an unusual event in 500 movie U.S movie theaters. The one-night …

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‘Mad Men’, ‘Modern Family’ win Emmys but shocks abound

‘Mad Men’, ‘Modern Family’ win Emmys but shocks abound

LOS ANGELES, California: “Mad Men” and “Modern Family” won television’s top drama and comedy prizes again on Sunday but elsewhere it was out with the old and in with the new at the Primetime Emmy Awards. On a night of surprises that brought a slew of newcomers to the Emmy podium, “Mad Men” won best drama series for a fourth …

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Beirut hotel occupancy hits high during Eid

Beirut hotel occupancy hits high during Eid

BEIRUT: Most of the hotels in Beirut and Mount Lebanon reported a brisk business during Eid al-Fitr but did not expect this trend to continue too long. “Our rooms were fully booked during the first two days of Eid al-Fitr,” the head of the reservations desk at Coral Beach Hotel in Jnah told The Daily Star. He said that reservations …

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Friends remember Lebanese historian for his generosity and storytelling

Salibi’s dedication in his field inspired generations of historians.

BEIRUT: Kamal Salibi, considered by many to be Lebanon’s pre-eminent historian died from a stroke Thursday at the age of 82. He rose to prominence with the publication of “The Modern History of Lebanon” (1965). Two of his later history books “Crossroads to Civil War, Lebanon 1958-1976” (1976) and “A House of Many Mansions: The History of Lebanon Reconsidered” (1988) …

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Biden tells China cooperation essential to boosting global economy

Biden tells China cooperation essential to boosting global economy

BEIJING: China and the United States share a responsibility for boosting global market confidence, Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping told visiting U.S. Vice President Joe Biden in talks Thursday that focused on shoring up trust between the two big powers. Xi (pronounced “Shee”), expected to succeed Hu Jintao as president from early 2013, will inherit responsibility for his nation’s vast, …

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Profiles of suspects in STL indictment

Profiles of suspects in STL indictment

Following are profiles of Lebanese reportedly mentioned in the indictment by the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. An STL delegation met with Lebanon’s state prosecutor Thursday, reportedly handing him a copy of the Lebanon portion of the indictment which includes four names. Mustafa Badreddine Mustafa Badreddine, the brother in-law of assassinated Hezbollah commander Imad Mughniyeh, is the prime suspect in the …

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China paper warns Google may pay price for hacking claims

China paper warns Google may pay price for hacking claims

BEIJING  – Google has become a “political tool” vilifying the Chinese government, an official Beijing newspaper said on Monday, warning that the U.S. Internet giant’s statements about hacking attacks traced to China could hurt its business. The tough warning appeared in the overseas edition of the People’s Daily, the leading newspaper of China’s ruling Communist Party, indicating that political tensions …

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Bolivia vs Chile Preview, Prediction, News, Lineups: 10/6/2025

Bolivia and Chile are set to meet in a crucial South American World Cup qualifying fixture on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 21:00 local time. This 16th-round encounter will be held at Bolivia’s high-altitude home venue, a setting known to challenge visiting teams. With the CONMEBOL table tightening, both sides are under pressure to deliver, although they arrive at this …

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Portugal vs Spain Preview, Prediction, News, Lineups: 8/6/2025

Portugal and Spain are set to face off in one of the most highly anticipated fixtures of the UEFA Nations League A on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The match, scheduled to kick off at 20:00 local time at the Allianz Arena in Munich, is expected to play a crucial role in determining the winner of their group. With Spain leading …

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Germany vs France Preview, Prediction, News, Lineups: 8/6/2025

Germany will host France in a pivotal UEFA Nations League A fixture on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 14:00 local time at the MHPArena in Stuttgart. Both nations sit atop their respective groups, with Germany leading by a single point. The matchup is expected to deliver a tightly contested encounter between two of the continent’s most consistent and successful national …

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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Norway Crush Italy, Belgium Stunned by North Macedonia

Italy endured a heavy 3-0 defeat against Norway on Friday in Oslo, marking a troubled beginning to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying journey. The result raises early concerns for the four-time world champions, who have already missed out on the past two World Cup finals. In a rain-soaked Ullevaal Stadium, Norway took full control in the opening 45 minutes. …

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Black Panther Buzz: Internet Reacts to Ryan Gosling Casting Rumors

Social media has become the latest arena for speculation regarding Ryan Gosling’s potential involvement in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Unverified reports and viral memes have sparked conversations about the actor possibly joining the Black Panther franchise, although neither Gosling nor Marvel Studios has made any official announcements. The renewed buzz appears to be linked to the ongoing developments in the …

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Israel Recovers Body of Thai Hostage from Gaza

Israeli authorities have confirmed the recovery of the body of Natthapong Pinta, a Thai national abducted during the October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel. The Israeli military, in cooperation with the domestic security service Shin Bet, conducted a targeted operation in Rafah, located in the southern Gaza Strip, where Pinta’s remains were found and returned to Israel. The operation …

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