Thousands hit the streets in fresh Algeria protests
Thousands demonstrated in Algeria’s capital and other cities Friday, AFP journalists said, as a revived protest movement takes root again in the North African country.
Lebanon registers 52 new coronavirus deaths, 3,202 cases
Lebanon registers 52 new coronavirus deaths, 3,202 cases
Official: Israel upgrading contingency plans for Iran attack
Israel’s defense minister said his country is upgrading contingency plans to strike Iranian targets if Tehran shows signs of nuclear escalation, the latest sign of rising tensions between the two … Read More
Salameh says he will sue Bloomberg after report of possible US sanctions against him
Salameh says he will sue Bloomberg after report of possible US sanctions against him
Sex tape satire ‘Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn’ bags Berlinale Golden Bear
For the first time, the Berlinale awarded a ‘gender neutral’ best acting prize, to Germany’s Maren Eggert for her performance in the sci-fi comedy I’m Your Man’
US Embassy denies possible sanctions on Salameh
The US Embassy in Lebanon denied Friday reports that Washington intended to slap sanctions on Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh.
Lebanon protests over currency drop enter fourth day
Protesters blocked roads all over Lebanon for the fourth consecutive day Friday, as anger mounted over the terrible living conditions in the crises-stricken country.
UN still waiting for proof Dubai’s Sheikha Latifa alive
The UN said Friday it was yet to see evidence from the United Arab Emirates that Dubai’s Sheikha Latifa was still alive, a fortnight after seeking proof.
Japan supercomputer shows doubling masks offers little help preventing viral spread
Japanese supercomputer simulations showed that wearing two masks gave limited benefit in blocking viral spread compared with one properly fitted mask.
US Representative Swalwell sues Trump over Jan. 6 insurrection
US Democrat Representative Eric Swalwell is suing former President Donald Trump over the storming of the US Capitol on Jan. 6, when violent protesters attempted to stop the counting of … Read More