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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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Setting up notifications and price alerts on the FxPro app

When you’re trading, every second matters. Prices can spike or drop in a flash—and if you’re not watching, you might miss a key opportunity or get caught in a risky move. That’s where FxPro’s notifications and price alerts come in. This guide walks you through everything—how to set up alerts, where to use them, how they support real strategies, and …

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Do I pay taxes directly through FxPro?

If you’re trading on FxPro and wondering how taxes work, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common—and important—questions for traders at all levels. The short answer is: no, you don’t pay taxes directly through FxPro. But there’s a lot more you need to understand if you want to stay compliant, confident, and stress-free at tax time. This article …

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Brazil vs Paraguay Prediction, Preview, News, Lineups: 11/6/2025

Brazil and Paraguay are scheduled to face off in a pivotal CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying match on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 01:45 local time. The clash, set to unfold on matchday 16, features two top-five teams fighting for direct qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Brazil, currently in fourth place, trail third-placed Paraguay by just two points, increasing …

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Argentina vs Colombia Prediction, Preview, News, odds: 11/6/2025

A high-stakes South American World Cup qualifier will unfold on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. Table-toppers Argentina are set to host Colombia in what could be a pivotal clash for both sides as the qualification campaign nears its conclusion. Kick-off is scheduled for 01:00 local time. Argentina currently lead the CONMEBOL qualification standings with …

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Uruguay vs Venezuela Preview, Prediction, News, Lineups: 11/6/2025

A pivotal clash in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to unfold as Uruguay welcomes Venezuela to the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo. The match, scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, 2025, holds significant weight for both sides. Uruguay, currently fifth in the CONMEBOL standings, seeks to solidify its qualification hopes, while Venezuela, positioned seventh, remains …

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Peru vs Ecuador Prediction, Preview, News, Lineups: 11/6/2025

Peru is set to host Ecuador in a crucial CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifier at the Estadio Nacional in Lima on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. As matchday 16 of the qualification campaign unfolds, both nations enter the fixture with contrasting ambitions and current standings. While Ecuador sits comfortably in second place with 24 points, Peru languishes in ninth, having accumulated just …

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