US duo win Nobel for work on temperature and touch
US scientists David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian on Monday won the Nobel Medicine Prize for discoveries on receptors for temperature and touch, the jury said.
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Lebanese pound lower on slow crisis response
The Lebanese pound edged lower Monday, trading at LL17,550 to the dollar on the black market, exchange dealers said.
Iran’s new policy put to the test in Lebanon and Iraq
The way Iran will approach the results of the upcoming Iraqi and Lebanese parliamentary elections through their allies will signal whether Tehran will pursue a more assertive foreign policy or … Read More
Taliban say Islamic State cell destroyed after mosque attack
The Taliban said on Monday they had destroyed an Islamic State cell in the Afghan capital, hours after a suspected IS attack on a mosque killed five people.
Prophet Mohammed cartoonist dies in car crash
Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks, who lived under police protection after his 2007 depiction of the Prophet Mohammed prompted death threats, died Sunday in a car accident.
In Iraq, big neighbour Iran faces growing backlash
As Iraq heads to the polls on October 10, a spotlight has fallen on the outsized influence neighboring Iran wields — but also on the growing popular backlash against it.
‘Pandora Papers’ expose offshore assets of heads of state, govt
More than a dozen heads of state and government, including the King of Jordan and the Czech prime minister, have hidden millions in offshore tax havens, according to an investigation … Read More
Man City hit back to deny Salah-inspired Liverpool
Manchester City twice came from behind to prevent Liverpool moving back to the top of the Premier League in a pulsating 2-2 draw at Anfield Sunday.
Kostic strikes late as Frankfurt stun Bayern
Julian Nagelsmann suffered his first defeat as Bayern Munich coach Sunday as Eintracht Frankfurt snatched a dramatic, smash-and-grab 2-1 away win with a late winner from Filip Kostic.
Saudi Arabia confirms recent talks with Iran
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister confirmed Sunday that Riyadh held discussions with regional rival Tehran last month, as talks to ease tensions have continued under Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi.