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Security & Justice
Israeli Strikes Kill at Least Two Medics in South Lebanon
Israeli strikes on villages in south Lebanon killed at least two medics early on Saturday, the Lebanese health ministry said, as Beirut’s southern suburbs were bombarded for a fifth consecutive day.
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Assurances Keep Beirut Airport Running Despite Conflict
Beirut Airport remains operational despite the ongoing conflict, with authorities implementing stringent safety measures to maintain civilian operations. While the facility has been spared direct attacks since the onset of hostilities in September, its hallways and terminals are largely deserted, reflecting the subdued atmosphere in a country grappling with uncertainty.
Friday, November 15, 2024
Opinion
The Challenges for Lebanon if It Gets into Bed with BRICS
Lebanon’s profound economic crisis has ignited a debate over the best route to recovery, with some voices advocating for a pivot away from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in favor of the BRICS bloc as an alternative source of support. Given Lebanon’s complex political structures, deep-rooted alliances, and economic challenges that resonate with those faced by BRICS countries, closer alignment with this emerging bloc appears increasingly plausible. Yet, a shift toward BRICS, while potentially appealing, necessitates a nuanced examination of both its prospective benefits and the challenges Lebanon would face in embarking on this path.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The Trump Transition Could Give Us Clues on His Plans for Ukraine and the Middle East
By electing Donald Trump president for the second time and handing his Republican Party a majority in the Senate, US voters have given a ringing endorsement to his vision to “Make America Great Again”. This is a movement that, among other things, combines transactionalism with a continued commitment to project Washington’s primacy on the global stage.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Sports
Alcaraz Beats Rublev to Open ATP Finals Account
Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey Rublev which boosted his hopes of reaching the semifinals.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Ecuador's Angulo, 22, Dies a Month After Car Crash
Ecuador international Marco Angulo has died at the age of 22 just over a month after being seriously injured in a car crash, his club has announced.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Saturday 11 November 2023 10:36:43
Erik Ten Hag Makes Marcus Rashford U-Turn After "We Are Not Happy" At Man Utd Admission
Erik ten Hag has backed Marcus Rashford to rediscover his best form after the Manchester United striker's woeful start to the season.
Rashford plundered a career-best 30 goals last season to earn a new £350,000-a-week five-year contract, but has scored just once in 15 appearances this term.
The England striker's miserable start to the season continued when he was shown a red card for an ugly challenge in United's 4-3 Champions League defeat in Copenhagen in midweek. That came on the back of a public rebuke from Ten Hag, who branded Rashford's behaviour “unacceptable” for hosting a birthday party just hours after United lost the derby 3-0 to local rivals Manchester City.
Despite his problems on and off the pitch, Ten Hag has stuck by Rashford and is convinced the 26-year-old will get back to his best, after acknowledging he has not been good enough this season.
“I think he's not happy and we're not happy,” said Ten Hag. “He has high expectations for himself and, at this moment, he's not in his best form. But I know he will be back and, when the team is playing better, he will play better and score goals. I'm confident of that.
“He will improve and score goals this season. He's totally aware of everything, so he will be back on track. It can happen very quickly. Sometimes you only need one game and I'm sure we will get there.”
As well as in attack, Ten Hag has problems at the other end of the pitch, with United having conceded 10 goals in their last four games. Lisando Martinez is out until the New Year after surgery, while Jonny Evans is out of today's game against Luton after suffering an injury against Copenhagen.
That has left Ten Hag with Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Raphael Varane as his options at centre-back, with the latter likely to be benched again today. Maguire's revival has coincided with Varane's loss of form, with the World Cup winner having started just one of United's last six games in all competitions.
“In this moment, Harry is playing very well and there is internal competition,” said Ten Hag. “As I always said, Harry can do the job — and now he is showing he can do the job.