Biden must reconsider US role as Middle East ‘Sheriff’
It was no surprise that the first Arab nation on Joe Biden’s must-call list was Iraq, a state whose destiny has been entwined with America’s for three decades.
LU funds its own vaccination program for staff and students
The Lebanese University has orchestrated an independent coronavirus vaccination program for staff and students, which is expected to begin this month.
COVID-19: Facing uncertainty
The crisis of COVID-19 has shocked the globe, putting in action the forces of transformation with a broad variety of potential trajectories.
Dutch postpone Qatar trade mission over World Cup worker concerns
The Dutch government has postponed a trade mission to Qatar this month, citing concern over living conditions of migrant workers helping the tiny Gulf state to prepare for next year’s … Read More
Head of French church child abuse probe says possibly 10,000 victims
The head of an independent inquiry investigating church child abuse in France said Tuesday that there might have been up to 10,000 victims since 1950.
From clean WCs to new roads, Iraqis make Pope wishlist
Seeing authorities in a rush to beautify streets and cities to host Pope Francis this week, young Iraqis took to social media Tuesday to throw in some extra requests.
MS patient sues Austria over health impact of climate change
A man in Austria with a temperature-dependent form of multiple sclerosis is taking his government to court in an effort to force it to do more against climate change, his … Read More
UEFA sticking with Euro plan despite Johnson’s offer
European football’s governing body says they are confident they will not need to take up UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s offer of hosting more Euro 2020 matches, insisting the venues … Read More
BDL studying banks’ files as Feb. 28 deadline expires
The Central Bank is thoroughly studying and assessing the files of all Lebanese banks that were supposed to increase the capital by 20 percent and repatriate three percent of the … Read More
Zion dominant as Pelicans upset Jazz, Sixers bounce back
Zion Williamson produced a dominant performance as the New Orleans Pelicans upset the league-leading Utah Jazz with a 129-124 victory Monday.