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Diplomats from five different countries said they had revised down their national pavilions’ visitor targets. Continuing obstacles to foreign travel mean the Expo’s economic boost is likely to fall short … Read More
Parliament opened a debate Monday on the policy statement of Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s new government, before a vote of confidence that it appeared set to easily win.
Voted for by audiences, the People’s Choice Award of the Toronto International Film Festival has become an increasingly accurate Oscars bellwether, predicting eventual best picture winners such as last year’s … Read More
When it comes to vital US interests, all bets are off. For years activists, human rights advocates and European diplomats have charged that Washington’s foreign policy is replete with hypocrisy: … Read More
Dozens of demonstrators in Sudan have blocked key roads and a crucial port in the country’s east in protest at parts of a peace deal with rebel groups, a protest … Read More
Jason Sudeikis, the star and co-creator of ‘Ted Lasso,’ was named best comedy actor. The show also brought statuettes for Britons Hannah Waddingham and Brett Goldstein for their supporting roles … Read More
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday asked “forgiveness” on behalf of his country for abandoning Algerians who fought alongside France in their country’s war of independence.
The Kremlin confirmed on Monday that Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan would visit Russia for talks soon to discuss issues including the conflict in Syria, where Moscow and Ankara back opposing … Read More
A power cut forced a delay on Monday to the start of a Lebanese parliamentary session that is scheduled to discuss the new cabinet’s policy programme and hold a vote … Read More
The Judge investigating the August 2020 blast at the port of Beirut Monday postponed a questioning session of former Prime Minister Hassan Diab to Oct. 4.