UK donates nearly 300,000 doses of COVID vaccine to Egypt
CAIRO: Britain donated 299,700 doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine to Egypt, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Mikati says hopes new govt soon, but more talks needed
Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati said Tuesday he held a new round of “positive” talks with President Michel Aoun on the formation of a new government, but that there were still … Read More
Hospitals in Akkar grapple with power, telecom outages
BEIRUT:- Hospitals struggled Tuesday to operate amid life-threatening power cuts and telecom outages in the Northern region of Akkar where a fuel tank explosion killed at least 28 people this … Read More
Heartbroken and homeless: Algerian villagers grapples with wildfire aftermath
BEJAIA, ALGERIA: When Algeria’s deadly wildfires tore through the forest around their village, brothers Khelaf and Lyazid Tazibt could only hustle their families out of the door and abandon the … Read More
Don McLean gets Hollywood star as ‘American Pie’ hits 50
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic recorded a parody version of the tune in 1999, inspired by the ‘Star Wars’ films. ‘As far as pop songs go, American Pie is about as sacred … Read More
Bob Dylan sued for alleged sexual abuse of 12-year-old in 1960s
A spokesman for Dylan, now 80, said the allegations were false. ‘The 56-year-old claim is untrue,’ the spokesman said, ‘and will be vigorously defended’
Mikati says talks with Aoun “positive”, hopes new govt “soon”
Mikati says talks with Aoun “positive”, hopes new govt “soon”
Berri calls for Parliament session on Aoun’s letter after lifting of fuel subsidies
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri Tuesday called for a general parliamentary session at 2 pm Friday to read and discuss a letter sent by President Michel Aoun to cope with the … Read More
Germany’s Merkel condemns Belarus’ treatment of refugees
BERLIN German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday condemned the way Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko treats refugees, adding that Germany would consult closely with its European partners on a coordinated response.
Dutch museum fills ‘Blind Spot’ with exhibition for visually impaired
The exhibition recreates existing paintings but with extra dimensions, such as sound and smell – including the aroma of ripe cheese. For once, museum-goers are allowed to touch