Paris believes that the situation in Lebanon “cannot wait any longer.” Since Lebanon’s independence from the French Mandate in 1943, Lebanon and France have enjoyed mutually “friendly” relations, with France having had an evident “influence” in Lebanon’s political-administrative system that was initially modeled after the French’s Third Republic. France has ... Read More »
Marine corps pilots took photos and read books while flying, according to a US military investigation Japan’s defence ministry is to call on US forces based in the country to ensure the safety of their aircraft after pilots from a marine corps unit involved in a deadly crash last ... Read More »
Hussein Dakroub| The Daily Star BEIRUT: The Cabinet will meet again Wednesday for a final reading of a draft austerity budget, two ministers said following Tuesday’s marathon session, the 17th in a series of meetings dedicated to examining the country’s 2019 fiscal plan. Wednesday’s session will be followed by a ... Read More »
The discover of a unique rooting anatomy from 407m years ago supports theory roots evolved at least twice, and step by step Most of us do not spend much time contemplating plant roots. Not only do they suffer from the wider issue of plant blindness, but they are also the ... Read More »
European powers vowed to keep the 2015 nuclear deal alive without the United States by trying to keep Iran’s oil and investment flowing, but admitted they would struggle to provide the guarantees Tehran seeks. British, French and German foreign ministers, along with the EU’s top diplomat, discussed the next steps ... Read More »
“In Beirut, we have enough freedom of speech where [people from] different countries can come together, interact, and be critical without being held in contempt,” declared Nasser “Chyno” Shorbaji. “I’m here because of the feeling of freedom.” With Edd Abbas, Chyno has been the lyricist beneath the politically inspired verses ... Read More »
LONDON: British and French leaders aim to deepen cooperation in tackling terrorism and the migration crisis at a bilteral summit near London Thursday, as Britain tries to strengthen ties before leaving the EU next year. Prime Minister Theresa May will meet President Emmanuel Macron — on his first official trip ... Read More »
ROME (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Unless countries urgently boost their flood defenses, millions more people will be at risk from river flooding in the next 20 years as global warming increases the likelihood of severe rainfall, scientists said on Wednesday. In Asia, the numbers at risk will more than ... Read More »
North Korea’s underground nuclear test site has turned the surrounding area to wasteland and caused defects among newborn babies, defectors have reported About 80 percent of trees that are planted die, and underground wells have also run dry, 21 defectors who used to live in Kilju county, the location ... Read More »
Comments come days after US House of Representatives votes for new sanctions on Iran Iran will continue to produce missiles for its defence and does not consider that a violation of international accords, President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday in a speech broadcast on state television. Mr Rouhani spoke days ... Read More »
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