Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Israeli Airstrike Hits Beirut Suburbs
On Wednesday, a powerful Israeli airstrike targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut, filling the sky with thick plumes of smoke.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Israel Warns People to Leave South Beirut, as Hezbollah Chief Speaks
The Israeli army on Wednesday told residents of two neighborhoods in Beirut’s southern suburbs to leave immediately before strikes on Hezbollah targets, as the militant group’s new leader Naim Qassem delivered a speech.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Opinion
My Hope for Lebanon
A company of Lebanese soldiers assigned to maintain order in this anxious wartime capital is gathered at its headquarters 100 yards from the Mediterranean. I make the blunder of asking their commander how many of his men are Shiites, Sunnis, Christians and Druze.
Monday, November 4, 2024
The Emptying of Baalbek Is a Moment to Take Stock
“Large numbers of people continue to flee their homes every day, as Israel’s military operations in Lebanon have been going on unabated.” These disturbing words could be from almost any news report about Israel’s invasion of its northern neighbour over the past month. However, they can be found in a report by the Norwegian Refugee Council’s Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre issued on July 27, 2006.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Sports
Manchester United Appoint Ruben Amorim as Manager After Sacking Erik ten Hag
English soccer giants Manchester United on Friday confirmed the appointment of Ruben Amorim as their new manager, shortly after sacking Erik ten Hag.
Friday, November 1, 2024
FC Barcelona Fears First Team Star Will Be Banned From Playing, Reports SPORT
FC Barcelona is concerned that one of its main first-team stars will be banned from playing at the turn of 2025 because of issues related to his registration and Financial Fair Play (FFP) limits according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources.
Friday, November 1, 2024
Wednesday 6 November 2024 17:54:32
UN Chief Says 'Ready to Work Constructively' with Trump
The United Nations is "ready to work constructively" with Donald Trump's administration, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement Wednesday after the Republican's stunning US election victory.
"I commend the people of the United States of America for their active participation in the democratic process... The United Nations stands ready to work constructively with the incoming administration to address the dramatic challenges our world is facing," Guterres said.
