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London Wall Illuminates Covid's Enduring Pain at Christmas
This is Beirut 2024-12-24 09:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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UK families of some 240,000 people who died from Covid-19 have hung festive lights on a London wall, a symbol of love, anger and pain ahead of another Christmas overshadowed by loss. As the fifth anniversary of the global pandemic approaches, emotions still run raw across the UK amid lingering accusations that the then government responded too ...
Afghan Bread, the Humble Centrepiece of Every Meal
This is Beirut 2024-12-23 09:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Every day before dawn, Jamil Ghafori gets to work on the floor of a cramped Kabul bakery with five other men churning out thousands of traditional flatbreads, the staple of every Afghan meal. This photograph taken on November 27, 2024 shows an Afghan baker arranging traditional flatbreads locally known as Naan. © Wakil KOHSAR / AFP The ...
The Many Faces of Marisa Paredes, Almodóvar’s Eternal Muse
Marie-Christine Tayah 2024-12-18 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Born on April 3, 1946, in Madrid, María Luisa Paredes Bartolomé—known to the world as Marisa Paredes—grew up in an era overshadowed by Francisco Franco’s dictatorship. Raised in a humble family as the fourth child of a concierge and a homemaker, her childhood was marked by hardship. “I endured humiliation and abuse. How could I not ...
Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmadi Arrested for Daring Desert Concert
This is Beirut 2024-12-17 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On December 11, 2024, 27-year-old Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi performed an unprecedented concert in the Iranian desert, her hair uncovered and shoulders bare. Without an audience but streamed live on YouTube, the performance quickly went viral. Fully aware of the risks, Parastoo boldly defied Iran’s strict laws, which prohibit women from ...
Parastoo Ahmadi Defies Iranian Tyranny Through Music
This is Beirut 2024-12-13 20:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In a video posted on YouTube, Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi appears in a traditional Iranian setting reminiscent of a caravanserai, dressed in a sleek black gown with her hair uncovered, performing for thirty minutes alongside her band. The performance, though devoid of a live audience, carried a powerful symbolic message. Through YouTube, she ...
Olivia Hussey, the Star of Shakespearean Hollywood
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-12-29 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Olivia Hussey, forever remembered as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 masterpiece, passed away at the age of 73 on Friday, December 27, 2024, in her California home, surrounded by her loved ones. Her passing marks the end of an era in cinematic history, as her portrayal of Shakespeare’s heroine resonated deeply with generations of viewers ...
Across Europe, Syrians Hold Joyful Rallies to Celebrate Fall of Assad
This is Beirut 2024-12-08 20:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Thousands of jubilant Syrians rallied in Berlin and cities across Europe on Sunday, waving flags and singing with joy to celebrate the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. "Finally we are free!" exclaimed a smiling Bassam Al-Hamada, 39, among 5,000 people at an exuberant rally in the capital of Germany, the country home to the largest ...
Notre-Dame de Paris: The Organ’s Rebirth
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-12-08 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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How can one condense five years of relentless dedication, sacrifice, and hope into words? The profound emotions of this moment, the sight of a scarred yet triumphant cathedral, and the collective awe of those present transcend the limits of language. Some milestones defy articulation; they must be felt, shared, and celebrated. The rebirth of ...
Trump Nominates Private Astronaut Jared Isaacman to Lead NASA
This is Beirut 2024-12-04 19:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Jared Isaacman, the online payments billionaire and the first private astronaut to ever perform a spacewalk, as the next head of NASA. The nod could spark questions about potential conflicts of interest, given Isaacman's extensive financial ties to Elon Musk, who is set to co-chair a ...
More Than 200 Dead in North Syria Army-Jihadist Fighting
This is Beirut 2024-11-28 19:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A war monitor said on Thursday more than 200 people, mostly combattants, have been killed in fighting after jihadists and allies launched a major offensive on government-controlled parts of Syria's northwest a day earlier. The toll in ongoing battles "has risen to 182 (combattants), including 102 fighters from HTS", a jihadist ...
America’s Heartfelt Gift to Notre-Dame
This is Beirut 2024-11-26 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Americans have shown an outpouring of support for the restoration of Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral, donating millions of dollars in the wake of the devastating 2019 fire that threatened to destroy the iconic structure. With contributions ranging from small gifts of $10 to major pledges of $10 million, U.S. donors have been pivotal in the rebuilding ...
A Surge of Poeticism in Festive Times
Johnny Kortbawi 2024-11-22 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Refined comments pour in during the national holidays: Independence Day, Flag Day, the First Liberation Day, the Second and the Nineteenth. Yet, no one truly believes in the poetry written for these occasions. The mandate era is increasingly seen as more merciful than the independence we now endure, constantly violated by those surrounding ...
Céline Dion to Shine Bright in Grand Paris Comeback
Madeleine Cadoux 2024-12-27 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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On Tuesday, July 23, Céline Dion’s jet landed at Le Bourget, marking more than just a return to France. After two years of waiting and cancellations due to her fragile health, the Canadian star finally reconnected with her audience during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Performing from the Eiffel Tower in Dior Haute ...
iCloud Hacking Compromises Coldplay's Unreleased Music Among Other Singers' Creations
Madeleine Cadoux 2025-01-05 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In a case that underscores the fragility of digital privacy and the sanctity of creative work, a 22-year-old hacker, Skylar Dalziel, exploited online vulnerabilities to access unreleased tracks from renowned artists such as Coldplay, Shawn Mendes and Bebe Rexha. The thefts began in 2021 when Dalziel hacked into cloud storage accounts linked to ...
Celine Haidar: A Dream Shattered, Life in Suspense
Makram Haddad 2024-11-21 23:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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On November 16, while walking through the Chiyah neighborhood in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Celine Haidar was struck on the head by debris from an Israeli airstrike. The young woman, who suffered a severe head trauma, was rushed to a hospital in Hadath before being transferred to Saint George's Hospital, where a first surgery was successfully ...
Cleveland 'Cavalanche' Buries Hawks, Lakers Rout Wizards
This is Beirut 2025-01-31 12:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Darius Garland celebrated his call-up to the NBA All-Star game with a 26-point display as the Cleveland Cavaliers buried the Atlanta Hawks 137-115 to extend their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference on Thursday. Garland was one of seven Cleveland players to finish in double figures as the Cavs' balanced offense overwhelmed Atlanta to claim ...
The Olympic Spirit Shines at the 40th Victoires de la Musique
Madeleine Cadoux 2025-02-15 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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One of the biggest surprises of this anniversary edition was the Concert of the Year award, given to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies. Under the artistic direction of Thomas Jolly and the musical leadership of Victor Le Masne, these grandiose events became a vibrant showcase of French culture. "The Olympic ceremonies represent a ...
Tennis Superstar Sinner Accepts 3-Month Ban to End Doping Drama
This is Beirut 2025-02-15 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Jannik Sinner's long doping saga came to an end on Saturday after he agreed to a three-month ban from tennis, the world number admitting "partial responsibility" for team mistakes which led to him twice testing positive for traces of clostebol in March last year. The February 9 to May 4 suspension means Sinner will be free to play in the French ...
James's 42 Points Lead Lakers Over Warriors, Mavs Top Celtics in NBA Finals Rematch
This is Beirut 2025-02-07 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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LeBron James joined NBA icon Michael Jordan as the only players to score 40 points in a game at the age of 40, pouring in 42 on Thursday as the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors 120-112. James, who turned 40 on December 30, delivered another age-defying performance that featured a three-pointer from the half-court logo in the ...
Trump Halts Canada and Mexico tariffs
This is Beirut 2025-02-03 18:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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President Donald Trump delayed the start of tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month Monday after the US neighbors struck last-minute deals to tighten border measures against the flow of migrants and the drug fentanyl. Global stock markets had slumped as Trump's threat of sweeping 25 percent levies on exports from Canada and Mexico to the ...
Cavs Crush Mavs in Aftermath of Shock Doncic Trade, Celtics Rally
This is Beirut 2025-02-03 09:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The Dallas Mavericks, rocked by the sudden trade of superstar Luka Doncic and wracked by injuries, were blown out 144-101 by the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. The Cavaliers remained five and a half games ahead of the Boston Celtics atop the Eastern Conference after the reigning champion Celtics matched the biggest comeback of the ...
Wemby Magic as Spurs Rout Bucks, Nuggets Edge Sixers
This is Beirut 2025-02-01 07:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points as the San Antonio Spurs produced their highest-scoring game of the season in a 144-118 blowout against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. French prodigy Wembanyama was in superb form at both ends of the court, hauling down 14 rebounds and making six blocks while draining five-of-11 attempts from three-point ...
EU Pledges 3 Billion Euros for Jordan in New 'Strategic' Partnership
This is Beirut 2025-01-29 18:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The European Union on Wednesday promised 3 billion euros ($3.1 billion) of financing and investments for Jordan as part of a new "strategic" partnership with the key Middle East ally. "With the current geopolitical shifts and growing crises in the region, strengthening the EU-Jordan partnership is the right decision at the right time," European ...
Pierre Boulez Centenary: Reviving the Avant-Garde and Shaping Tomorrow’s Sound
This is Beirut 2025-01-07 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
2025 will be marked by the celebration of the centenary of Pierre Boulez, a major composer of 20th-century contemporary music. Through concerts, unpublished editions, and commissions to current composers, the music scene will pay tribute to this genius of the avant-garde, an essential figure in music and pedagogy, as well as a builder of cultural ...
DeepSeek: Chinese AI Firm Sending shock Waves Through US Tech
This is Beirut 2025-01-28 09:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Chinese firm DeepSeek's artificial intelligence chatbot has soared to the top of the Apple Store's download charts, stunning industry insiders and analysts with its ability to match its US competitors. The program has shaken up the tech industry and hit US titans including Nvidia, the AI chip juggernaut that saw nearly $600 billion of its ...
Nvidia Loses $500 bn in Value as Chinese AI Firm Jolts Tech Shares
This is Beirut 2025-01-27 20:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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US chip-maker Nvidia led a rout in tech stocks Monday after the emergence of a low-cost Chinese generative AI model that could threaten US dominance in the fast-growing industry. The chatbot developed by DeepSeek, a startup based in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou, has apparently shown the ability to match the capacity of US AI pace-setters ...
Thunder Hold Off Trail Blazers for Bounce-Back Win
This is Beirut 2025-01-27 14:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 35 points as the Thunder grabbed a bounce-back 118-108 victory in Portland on Sunday to push their NBA-best record to 37-8. The Thunder, surprised by the short-handed Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, fended off a late surge from the Trail Blazers to snap their four-game winning streak. Jalen ...
Celtics Top Mavs in NBA Finals Rematch, Pacers Down Spurs
This is Beirut 2025-01-26 13:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The NBA champion Boston Celtics dominated the Dallas Mavericks in a Finals rematch on Saturday as the Houston Rockets took the Cleveland Cavaliers down a peg and Victor Wembanyama ended a "priceless" week in Paris with a defeat. Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White added 23 and Jaylen Brown chipped in 22 for the Celtics, who bounced back ...
Trump as Buddha: Chinese Statues Spark Sensation
This is Beirut 2025-01-14 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Serenity and calm are not typically the first words that come to mind when describing Donald Trump. Yet, in a Chinese artisan's workshop, the former U.S. president sits cross-legged in a divine meditation pose. This porcelain version of the Republican billionaire, transformed into a Buddha, is the work of designer and sculptor Hong Jinshi. These ...
2024 Sets New Global Heat Record, Says Copernicus
This is Beirut 2025-01-10 11:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The last two years exceeded on average a critical warming limit for the first time as global temperatures soar "beyond what modern humans have ever experienced", an EU agency said Friday. This does not mean the internationally-agreed 1.5C warming threshold has been permanently breached, but the Copernicus Climate Change Service said it was ...