Olmo Fires Barca Past Espanyol as Simeone's Son Strikes for Atletico

This is Beirut 2024-11-04 09:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Dani Olmo scored twice on his first start as he comes back from injury as Barcelona beat local rivals Espanyol 3-1 on Sunday to move nine points clear at the top of La Liga. Earlier, Atletico Madrid eased to a 2-0 win over Las Palmas and moved third, with coach Diego Simeone's son Giuliano netting his first goal for the club. With second-place ...

Is Lebanon at Risk of Another Israeli Ground Incursion?

2024-09-26 19:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

In recent days, Israel has intensified its airstrikes on Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. Concentrated mainly in the south and east, these bombings have killed over 800 people and left around a thousand injured, according to the latest reports from the Ministry of Health. The strikes have also displaced 90,000 civilians. As tensions ...

Mbappe Strikes Again as Madrid Hold Off Alaves

This Is Beirut 2024-09-25 10:26 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Kylian Mbappe struck for the fourth consecutive game as Real Madrid survived a late scare to beat Alaves 3-2 in La Liga on Tuesday. Real Madrid, second, cut the gap on Barcelona to one point before the leaders host Getafe on Wednesday. Madrid dismantled Alaves with goals from Lucas Vazquez, Mbappe and Rodrygo before a late salvo from the ...

Champions League: Ancelotti a Reminder of Milan's Glorious Past and Uncertain Present

This is Beirut 2024-11-05 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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AC Milan's diminished status in European football will be put starkly on view on Tuesday when they travel to Spain to face icon Carlo Ancelotti and the continent's pre-eminent force Real Madrid. Crowned kings of Europe seven times, only Madrid have won the Champions League more times than Milan, whose last triumph came under Ancelotti way back in ...

The West Bank: The Other Challenge in the Israel-Hamas Conflict

Malo Pinatel 2024-09-02 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

In the early hours of Wednesday, August 28, the Israeli military announced a major operation in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, targeting localities such as Jenin, Tubas, and Tulkarem. This operation is the largest in the area since October 7. Although this operation is more extensive than previous ones, it is part of a broader ...

Mueller Doubles Up as Bayern Start Kompany Era in Style

This Is Beirut 2024-08-17 12:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Thomas Mueller scored twice in three first-half minutes as Bayern Munich beat second-division Ulm 4-0 in the German Cup on Friday in their first match under coach Vincent Kompany. Harry Kane and Kingsley Coman then scored late in the second half to complete the rout in the first competitive fixture of the German football season. Winners of 20 ...

Premier League: Slot Starts With Liverpool Win, Arsenal Beat Wolves

This Is Beirut 2024-08-18 11:14 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Arne Slot made the perfect start to his Liverpool reign with a 2-0 win at Ipswich, while Arsenal dispatched Wolves 2-0 to begin their Premier League title challenge in style on Saturday. Newcastle defied an early red card for Fabian Schar to edge past Southampton 1-0, while Brighton ran riot under new manager Fabian Hurzeler in a 3-0 victory at ...

Ukraine Destroys Third Bridge to Disrupt Russian Supply Lines

This Is Beirut 2024-08-19 10:37 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

An official from the Russian Investigative Committee has claimed that Ukraine has hit a third strategic bridge in Russia's Kursk region. This follows Ukraine's acknowledgement on Sunday, that it has destroyed two others, seeking to disrupt Moscow's supply routes, as Kyiv's unprecedented incursion on Russian soil stretched through its second ...

Role Reversal: Ukraine's 'Special Military Operation' in Russia

Cian ward 2024-08-19 16:31 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

On August 6th, more than two years into Vladimir Putin's "special military operation", Ukraine launched a "special military operation" of its own. It is a risky gambit, but one that may be crucial in eventual peace talks. At 5 a.m. on the 24th of February 2022, President Vladimir Putin addressed the Russian people from deep within the Kremlin, ...

Anticipating 'Mamma Mia 3:' A Return to Musical Magic

2024-08-20 13:26 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

With hints from producers and cast, a Mamma Mia 3 remake might soon bring us back to the beloved world of ABBA. The sun-soaked shores of the Greek island of Kalokairi may once again echo with the timeless tunes of ABBA. Recent whispers from industry insiders and hints dropped by key figures involved in the franchise suggest that Mamma Mia 3 could ...

The Banking Dollar Maintained At 15,000 LBP

Liliane Mokbel 2024-08-21 17:58 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The exchange rate of the banking dollar, also called the "lollar" or local dollar, will officially remain at 15,000 pounds until a new decision is made. As for the cash dollar, it is set at 89,500 pounds. This proposal was submitted by the caretaker Minister of Finance, Youssef el-Khalil, to the Council of Ministers during the meeting held last ...

Football: Conte and Napoli Reeling After Horror Serie A Start

This Is Beirut 2024-08-23 10:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Antonio Conte's notoriously prickly personality was on full view after Napoli's humiliating start to the Serie A season at Verona, and Bologna are likely to further test his team and his patience on Sunday. Napoli had a difficult summer after last season's disastrous league title defense, but the size of the task facing Conte was laid bare by a ...

Olmo Clinches Barca Comeback Win at Rayo on Debut

2024-08-28 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Dani Olmo celebrated his delayed Barcelona debut with a goal to seal a 2-1 comeback victory at Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Tuesday. The Spain playmaker's 82nd-minute strike helped Barcelona claim their third win from three matches under new coach Hansi Flick at the start of the season. Barca were unable to register Olmo with La Liga after ...

Anxiety in Lebanon: A Permanent Shadow Cast on the Psyche

David Sahyoun 2024-08-28 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Every week, we invite you to explore a striking theme from a great psychoanalyst to reveal its depth and richness. These lapidary, often provocative formulas open up new perspectives on the intricacies of the human psyche. By deciphering these quotes with rigor and pedagogy, we invite you on a fascinating journey to the heart of psychoanalytic ...

Much Anticipated 'Star Wars Outlaws' Video Game Released

This Is Beirut 2024-08-30 13:34 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

After more than four years in the making, French video game designer Ubisoft released on Friday its much-anticipated "Star Wars Outlaws," an immersive spinoff from the famed saga. The group's first foray into the universe created by George Lucas, "Outlaws," is an open-world adventure featuring Kay Vess, a young outlaw who travels the galaxy far ...

George Clooney and Brad Pitt Dazzle Venice with “Wolfs”

This Is Beirut 2024-09-02 10:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

George Clooney and Brad Pitt bring classic Hollywood flair to Venice with the film Wolfs that premiered on Sunday, September 1st.   George Clooney and Brad Pitt electrified the Venice Film Festival, infusing the event with old-school Hollywood charm as they premiered their latest film, Wolfs. Their arrival on the red carpet was nothing short of ...

Football: Juventus Held by Roma in Drab Goalless Draw

This Is Beirut 2024-09-02 15:06 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Juventus were held to a goalless draw by Roma on Sunday, ending Thiago Motta's perfect start as coach of the Serie A giants. A match short on action and goalmouth incidents left Juve on seven points from their first three matches of the new campaign. Motta's team are behind the champions and league leaders, Inter Milan, on goals scored after a ...

Hezbollah’s Telecom Network Reportedly Remains Fully Intact

2024-09-23 18:48 - Reading : 9 minute(s)

Hezbollah’s telecom network, which reportedly spans nearly the entire national territory, is believed to be used almost exclusively by its military wing and activated only in times of combat or large-scale conflict. Israel's dramatic twin assault using booby-trapped transmission devices on Tuesday, September 17, and Wednesday, September 18, ...

Pope Francis Marks First Papal Visit to East Timor

ici 2024-09-09 13:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Pope Francis arrived in East Timor on Monday, where he was greeted by huge, demonstrative crowds lining the roads of Dili, the capital of this predominantly Catholic country, where his visit is arousing unprecedented fervor. Pope Francis arrived to a rock star welcome on Monday in East Timor, where he will rally the Catholic-majority nation's ...

600,000 People Attend Pope's Mass in East Timor

This Is Beirut 2024-09-10 13:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Pope Francis hosted a mass for hundreds of thousands of devotees in East Timor on Tuesday, rallying the faithful of the most Catholic country outside the Vatican in tropical heat. Pilgrims have clamoured to the capital to catch a glimpse of the 87-year-old pontiff, greeting him with a rapturous reception in a coastal area of Dili ahead of his ...

Salaries: The Enduring Struggle of Retired Military Personnel

Liliane Mokbel 2024-09-10 20:06 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The government failed to fulfill its commitment to provide a decent salary for public sector employees, especially retired army personnel, who once again took to the streets on Tuesday to express their outrage. The decline in purchasing power of wages and pensions of military personnel, veterans and public sector employees is not a new issue. ...

Gilbert Amy: The Quest for a New Golden Age of Music (2/2)

Alain E. Andrea 2024-09-11 19:49 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

  Gilbert Amy notes that the contemporary era is marked by a perpetual change in musical principles, influenced by technology and media, while asserting that artificial intelligence will never replace the human essence of musical art. The Turbulent Infinite. A nickname evoking the vigor and uncompromising nature of a composer for whom music ...

F1: Verstappen, Red Bull Seek to Bounce Back in Baku

This Is Beirut 2024-09-12 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Max Verstappen will look for an improved personal and team performance this weekend when Red Bull seek to stop the rot and stay on top in the Formula One title race at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. After a run of six races without a win that has coincided with the revival of his rivals, the Dutchman arrives in Baku with a 62-point lead in the ...

Asenal Depleted for Tottenham Trip, Ten Hag Under Scrutiny at Southampton

This Is Beirut 2024-09-13 12:58 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

An under-strength Arsenal face a huge test of their Premier League title credentials at rivals Tottenham, while Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag desperately needs a response from his side at Southampton. AFP Sports looks at the pick of the action as the English top-flight returns from an international break this weekend: Can Arsenal ...

Leclerc Crashes as Verstappen Heads Opening Practice in Azerbaijan

This Is Beirut 2024-09-13 16:42 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull ahead of Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in Friday's crash-marred opening free practice at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The three-time world champion and series leader clocked a best lap in one minute and 45.546 seconds in the final seconds of a stop-start-stop session of frequent interruptions on a ...

In-Form Napoli Top Serie A After Inter Stumble at Monza

This Is Beirut 2024-09-16 09:49 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Napoli are top of Serie A after thrashing Cagliari 4-0 on Sunday in a match which was stopped in the first half due to fan disorder, as Inter Milan were held to a 1-1 draw at Monza ahead of their Champions League opener at Manchester City. Goals from Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Romelu Lukaku and Alessandro Buongiorno gave Napoli ...

Cristiano Ronaldo Disappoints His Iraqi Fans

Makram Haddad 2024-09-17 17:27 - Reading : less than a minute

Iraqi supporters were abuzz with excitement at the prospect of seeing Cristiano Ronaldo shine on the pitch in Baghdad, during the Asian Champions League match between Al-Nassr and Al-Shorta. Unfortunately, the Portuguese superstar has triggered a wave of disappointment by announcing his absence from this highly anticipated fixture.

Booby-Trapped Communication Devices: Yet No One to Blame

2024-09-19 17:58 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Norta Global Ltd has emerged in the investigation of the booby-trapped pagers that exploded on Tuesday in Lebanon, killing 12 and injuring over 3,000, mostly Hezbollah fighters. According to Hungarian media Telex, this Bulgarian company, founded on April 14, 2022 (one month after the establishment of the Hungarian PR firm BAC Consulting Kft), is ...

Barnier Promises Compromise in New French Government

2024-09-23 11:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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French Prime Minister Michel Barnier promised cohesion and a willingness to compromise Sunday, a day after his new government was announced to immediate threats of a no-confidence motion in parliament. Barnier, who heads up a government condemned by its critics as too far to the right, promised in a television interview to move fast to tackle the ...

Corm: No Violation of the Official Telecom System

2024-09-23 16:32 - Reading : less than a minute

The press office of caretaker Minister of Telecommunications Johnny Corm, confirmed in a statement that no violation of the official communication network by Israel has occurred. The messages received by Lebanese citizens in several regions on Monday are fraudulent operations conducted via electronic applications that do not require advanced ...