Messi’s Argentina trophy odyssey ends in Brazil
When Lionel Messi, already a regular starter for the mighty Barcelona, made his international bow in 2005 as an 18-year-old for a powerful Argentina side he surely never imagined it … Read More
Argentina beat Brazil to win Copa America
Argentina won their first major title in 28 years Saturday and Lionel Messi finally won his first medal in a blue-and-white shirt when an Angel Di Maria goal gave them … Read More
Ministry hikes bread prices on rising costs
The price of bread has risen again in bakeries and stores in Lebanon as a result of rising production costs and the free-falling pound, the Economy Ministry said Saturday.
Bangladesh factory owner arrested over fire that killed 52 workers
The owner of a food-processing factory in Bangladesh was arrested for murder Saturday over a fire that killed 52 people who were trapped inside the building, police said.
Lebanon records 327 virus cases as vaccine ‘marathons’ cancelled
Lebanon registered 327 coronavirus cases and two deaths in the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry said Saturday, as vaccine marathon events were called off following power cuts.
Barty ends Australia’s long wait for Wimbledon women’s title
World number one Ash Barty became the first Australian woman to win the Wimbledon singles title for 41 years Saturday when she defeated Czech Karolina Pliskova 6-3 6-7(4) 6-3 in … Read More
G20 ministers set to endorse global tax reform
G20 finance ministers meeting in Venice were poised Saturday to endorse a “revolutionary” deal to tax multinational companies more fairly.
Review: Baalbek Fest tours the Bekaa
In lieu of its yearly summer events, Baalbeck International Festival took viewers on a musical tour Friday night, throwing the spotlight on local talent with the virtual concert #ShineOnLebanon.
Lebanon registers 327 COVID-19 cases, two deaths
Lebanon registers 327 COVID-19 cases, two deaths
At least 8 killed in Mogadishu by suicide bomb targeting government convoy
A suicide car bomb targeting a government convoy exploded at a busy junction in Somalia’s capital on Saturday, killing at least eight people, an eyewitness told Reuters.