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UN Watchdog Chief Says Iran 'Not Far' From Nuclear Bomb
This is Beirut 17/04 09:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The UN nuclear watchdog's chief Rafael Grossi warned that Iran was "not far" from possessing a nuclear bomb, shortly before he arrived in Tehran on Wednesday for talks. Western countries including the United States have long accused Iran of seeking to acquire nuclear weapons -- an allegation Tehran has consistently denied, insisting that its ...
Tatum-Less Celtics Take Hard-Fought Victory as Cavs, Rockets Win
This is Beirut 24/04 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Bloodied and bruised, the defending champion Boston Celtics warned NBA rivals who want to intimidate them with a physical style that they are ready to trade blows with anybody. Jaylen Brown scored 36 points, going 5-of-7 from three-point range, and the host Celtics defeated Orlando 109-100 on Wednesday, seizing a 2-0 lead in an Eastern Conference ...
Huge Crowds Expected for Second Day of Pope Lying in State
This is Beirut 24/04 09:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Huge crowds were expected on Thursday for a glimpse of Pope Francis's body on the second day of public tributes, afer St Peter's Basilica stayed open almost all night to accomodate the crowds. Close to 20,000 people filtered past the Catholic leader's red-lined wooden coffin in the first eight hours of the lying in state on Wednesday. Instead of ...
Iraq Farmers Turn to Groundwater to Boost Desert Wheat Yields
This is Beirut 25/04 12:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Farmer Hadi Saheb cannot wait to see his wheat fields flourish in the heart of the desert after he tapped into groundwater reserves in water-starved Iraq. He is just one of many Iraqis who have turned to drilling wells in the desert to help sustain the country's agriculture. It is a risky move that threatens to deplete the groundwater in a ...
PSG Survive Aston Villa Scare to Reach Champions League Semis
This is Beirut 16/04 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Paris Saint-Germain survived a second-half onslaught to beat Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate and reach the Champions League semi-finals despite a 3-2 defeat on Tuesday. The French champions were cruising towards the last four when full-backs Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes struck in the first 27 minutes to add to their 3-1 first leg lead. Youri ...
Mogul Weinstein Made Sex Attack Victims 'Feel Small,' Jury Told
This is Beirut 24/04 17:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Prosecutors opening Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault retrial described Wednesday how he ignored his victims' pleas to stop and abused his position to make them "feel small." The trial, which began with jury selection last week, will see survivors who helped spark the "MeToo" movement testify against Weinstein once ...
Kim Kardashian’s Robbery Trial Finally Opens in Paris Courtroom
This is Beirut 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In early October 2016, Kim Kardashian, the queen of influencers, was robbed at gunpoint in her Paris hotel room during Fashion Week by a gang of aging thieves disguised as police officers. The trial for this sensational nine-million-euro jewelry heist opened Monday in Paris. This highly publicized trial, where two worlds will clash until May 23, ...
Interior Minister Blames 'Negligence' for Iran Port Blast That Killed 46
This is Beirut 16:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Iran's minister of interior on Monday blamed "negligence" for a massive explosion that killed 46 people at the country's largest commercial port, with firefighters still battling a blaze at the facility two days later. The blast took place on Saturday at the Shahid Rajaee Port in Iran's south near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a waterway ...
Municipal Elections in Lebanon: When Politics Becomes a Family Affair
Tylia El Helou 24/04 12:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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As Lebanon prepares to hold its municipal elections for the first time since 2016, observers are once again focusing on a persistent feature of the country’s political landscape: the grip of families on the local scene. While municipal elections are supposed to reflect the popular will and address citizens’ concrete needs, they are in ...
France Hails 'Positive Process' as Europe, US Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire
This is Beirut 18/04 09:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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France said talks Thursday between top US and European officials on the war in Ukraine had launched a "positive process", as Europe seeks to be included in efforts to end the three-year-old conflict. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio again pressed a US peace plan during the discussions in Paris. The meetings included French President Emmanuel ...
Tunisian Court Sentences Opposition Figures to Up to 66 Years in Mass Trial
This is Beirut 19/04 19:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A Tunisian court has handed down prison sentences of up to 66 years to multiple defendants, including prominent opposition figures, in a mass trial that has been criticized by rights groups. Described by a defense lawyer as a "masquerade," the trial is unprecedented in scale, with around 40 defendants, including vocal critics of President Kais ...
Donald Trump Seeks "Fair Deal" With China but Pathway Unclear
This is Beirut 24/04 05:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday played up prospects of a "fair deal" on trade with China, but his top officials offered few details of how Washington might de-escalate its damaging tariff war with Beijing. Trump told reporters his country would have a "fair deal with China," adding that "everything's ...
Conflicts spur 'unprecedented' rise in military spending
This is Beirut 08:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Worldwide military expenditure saw its steepest rise in 2024 since the end of the Cold War, reaching $2.7 trillion as wars and rising tensions drove up spending, researchers said Monday. Military spending rose worldwide with particularly large increases in Europe and the Middle East, according to a new report by the Stockholm International Peace ...
Hamas Signals Rejection of Israel’s Latest Truce Proposal
This is Beirut 18/04 01:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hamas on Thursday signalled its rejection of Israel's latest truce proposal and called for a "comprehensive" deal to end the 18-month-long war. The Palestinian militants' chief negotiator spoke out after civil defence rescuers in Gaza said new Israeli air strikes killed at least 40 people, most of them in camps for displaced ...
Easter Truce Under Scrutiny as Ukraine Accuses Russia of Violations
This is Beirut 19/04 18:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Saturday that Ukraine would observe the Easter ceasefire declared earlier that day by Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, Zelensky simultaneously accused Moscow of breaching its own commitment just hours after it was announced. “If Russia is genuinely willing to commit, Ukraine will do ...
Washington-Tehran Dialogue: A Question of Trust
Michel Touma 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Can the leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran be trusted? Should they be? Are they truly serious, strategically speaking, in their talks with the Trump administration? Are they genuinely capable of pursuing a path toward reintegration into the international community — with all the implications this would entail — and of breaking ...
Israel Threatens an Even Larger Offensive in Gaza
This is Beirut 24/04 21:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Gaza rescue teams and medics said Israeli airstrikes killed at least 55 people on Thursday, as the military threatened an even larger offensive if hostages were not freed soon. Israel resumed its military assault in the Gaza Strip on March 18, after the collapse of a two-month ceasefire that had brought a temporary halt to fighting in the ...
Carlo Acutis: Sainthood Deferred, Hope Intact
Ryan Chaba 27/04 11:02 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The canonization of young Carlo Acutis, initially scheduled for today in Rome, has been suspended following the death of Pope Francis. While the process itself remains unchanged, the event has been postponed sine die. This decision has saddened thousands of faithful, especially young people, for whom “God’s geek” represents a modern figure ...
Top UN Court to Open Hearings on Israel’s Aid Obligation to Palestinians
This is Beirut 09:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The UN's top court will on Monday open a week of hearings on Israel's humanitarian obligations towards Palestinians, more than 50 days into its total blockade on aid entering war-ravaged Gaza. United Nations representatives will start the five days of sittings at the International Court of Justice in The Hague at 10:00 am (0800 GMT), followed by ...
At Least 24 Killed in Kashmir Attack on Tourists, Police Say
This is Beirut 22/04 17:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
At least 24 people were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir when gunmen opened fire on tourists on Tuesday, a senior police officer told AFP, with authorities calling it the worst attack on civilians in years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi decried the "heinous act" in the summer retreat of Pahalgam, pledging the attackers "will be ...
Who Am I to Judge? Pope Francis in Key Quotes
This is Beirut 21/04 11:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Key quotes from Pope Francis's papacy: Humility "Pray for me" - pronounced at the end of every speech, because, he once explained, "I am a sinner too." His first tweet and first post on Instagram were versions of the mantra. The poor "How I would like a poor church for the poor" - setting the tone for his pontificate, three days after his ...
Rony Mecattaf: One Eye Lost, a Wider Vision Gained
Bélinda Ibrahim 25/04 18:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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In August 2020, Beirut was devastated by an apocalyptic explosion. Among the injured was psychotherapist Rony Mecattaf, who lost the use of his right eye. What could have remained a silent tragedy became the starting point for a powerful and unconventional narrative: La blessure qui guérit (“The Wound That Heals”), published in March 2025 by ...
Hilarius or Simplicius, the Papal Name Dilemma
This is Beirut 11:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
From Pius to Clement, Hilarius to Simplicius, papal names through the centuries are inextricably linked to the brilliant or wretched legacies of the men who have ruled the Vatican. Cardinals who will elect a new pontiff following the death of Pope Francis will already be mulling over the name they would choose if they were picked. Very little ...
Basketball: Beirut Club and Riyadi Deliver, Sagesse Scrapes Through, Champville Falters
Makram Haddad 25/04 17:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The favorites held their ground during the 13th round of the Lebanese basketball championship, though some struggled. While Beirut Club and Riyadi handled business at home, Sagesse trembled until the final moments against Hoops. Champville, on the other hand, got edged out at the buzzer by a gritty Antranik team in a Hitchcock-worthy ...
EU Slaps Fines on Apple and Meta, Risking Trump Fury
This is Beirut 23/04 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The EU on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines for breaking digital competition rules, risking the wrath of US President Donald Trump. The penalties threaten to cause more tension in the already fraught relationship between the bloc and Trump, as the two sides discuss a deal to avoid his sweeping tariffs on the ...
Municipal Elections in Batroun: A Shifting Political Landscape
Samar El-Kadi 27/04 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Nine years after they were last held—after a hiatus marked by repeated postponements—municipal elections in Lebanon are scheduled to take place over four consecutive Sundays beginning on May 4. The conditions under which the 2016 elections were conducted have changed dramatically. Hezbollah, the Iran-backed group, has lost significant ...
Trump and Italy's Meloni Talk up EU Tariff Deal Hopes
This is Beirut 18/04 09:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni hit an optimistic note about a possible US-EU tariffs deal Thursday as the far-right Italian prime minister mounted a charm offensive at the White House. Casting herself as the only European who can de-escalate Trump's trade war, Meloni highlighted their conservative common ground and said she wanted to "make the ...
T’Wolves Dominate Lakers, Nuggets Edge Clippers as NBA Playoffs Start
This is Beirut 20/04 13:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The Minnesota Timberwolves, fueled by 25 points from Jaden McDaniels, cruised past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 117-95 on Saturday in game one of their NBA Western Conference playoff series. Luka Doncic, playing his first post-season game with the Lakers after arriving in a stunning February trade, scored 37 points, and James, chasing ...
Three Chinese Astronauts Blast Off to Tiangong Space Station for Six-Month Mission
This is Beirut 24/04 15:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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A Chinese rocket carrying three astronauts to the country's space station blasted off from its remote launch site Thursday, the latest milestone in Beijing's race to become a leading celestial power. Beijing has pumped billions of dollars into its space program in recent years in an effort to achieve what President Xi Jinping describes as ...
Vatican Braces for Huge Crowds Ahead of Pope's Funeral
This is Beirut 25/04 09:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Vatican will make final preparations Friday for Pope Francis's funeral as the last of the huge crowds of mourners file through St Peter's Basilica to view his open coffin. Many of the 50 heads of state and 10 monarchs attending Saturday's ceremony in St Peter's Square, who include US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr ...