French FM starts Lebanon mission with Aoun, Berri talks
Le Drian began a visit to Lebanon Thursday with a meeting with Aoun, a day after vowing to deal firmly with politicians obstructing the formation of a new government.
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US backs vaccine patent waiver as India sees record Covid deaths
The United States threw its weight behind a waiver on patent protections for Covid-19 vaccines as India Thursday posted record deaths and infections from a catastrophic wave swamping the country.
Drought-hit Jordan ‘critical’ as water sources dry up
Ahmad Daoud surveyed his shrivelled tomato plants near the Dead Sea in Jordan, where severe drought in what is already one of the world’s most water-deficient countries is hitting hard.
Palestinian arrested over West Bank attack after 3-day chase
Israel’s military and the Shin Bet security service said Thursday that they arrested a Palestinian suspect in a weekend drive-by shooting in the West Bank that left one Israeli dead … Read More
French FM starts Lebanon mission with Aoun talks
France’s foreign minister began a visit to Lebanon Thursday with a meeting with President Michel Aoun, a day after vowing to deal firmly with Lebanese politicians obstructing the formation of … Read More
These men are looking to help footballers from going broke
Many sports stars earn astronomical salaries, but many pros lack financial education. Former soccer star Stiliyan Petrov works with players through his organization Player 4 Player.
Chelsea dominate Real Madrid to set up all-English CL final
Chelsea set up an all-English Champions League final against Manchester City as goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount beat Real Madrid 2-0 Wednesday to seal a 3-1 aggregate victory … Read More
French FM vows to deal firmly with obstructers of govt formation
On the eve of his visit to Beirut, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Wednesday France would deal firmly with Lebanese politicians accused of obstructing the formation of a … Read More
French foreign minister says punitive measures ‘only the beginning’ ahead of Lebanon visit
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Wednesday he would carry a strongly worded message to Lebanese politicians when he visits Beirut on Thursday.
French FM on make-or-break mission in Beirut
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian arrives in Beirut Wednesday night on a make-or-break mission, beginning a controversial visit that has raised a volley of questions and even doubts about … Read More