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René Magritte’s 'L'empire des lumières' Breaks $121 Million Auction Record

Madeleine Cadoux, 21/11 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

René Magritte’s Empire of Light has set a world auction record for the Belgian surrealist artist, selling for $121.16 million at Christie’s in New York on Tuesday. This record-breaking sale highlights the resilience of the high-end art market. Created in 1954, the painting had been estimated at $95 million, surpassing Magritte’s previous ...

Prosecutors Open to New Trump Sentencing Delay

This is Beirut, 20/11 09:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Prosecutors who secured a historic criminal conviction of Donald Trump signaled Tuesday they would accept a new delay for sentencing, as the judge deliberated how best to proceed against the US president-elect. Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts in May after a jury found he had fraudulently manipulated business records to cover up an alleged ...

Canada Foils Iranian Plot to Assassinate Former Minister

This is Beirut, 19/11 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Canadian authorities recently foiled an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Irwin Cotler, a former justice minister who has been a strong critic of Tehran, Cotler's organization said Monday. The 84-year-old was justice minister and attorney general from 2003 to 2006. He retired from politics in 2015 but has remained active with many associations ...

‘JML NYC 02-23’: Exploring Humanity Through the Lens of Joseph Michael Lopez

Marie-Christine Tayah, 12/11 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The images of photographer JML, who recently signed his book JML NYC 02-23 at the Grand Palais in Paris during the Paris Photo exhibition, capture the timeless essence of human connections, filling empty spaces with meaning and seizing fleeting beauty. With his Leica, Joseph Michael Lopez frames moments that evoke memories and inspire the ...

Following Trump's Victory... Antoun Sehnaoui: Let’s Make Lebanon Great Again!

This is Beirut, 06/11 21:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Antoun Sehnaoui, businessman and Chairman of SGBL, congratulated Republican candidate Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election. He shared a message on his social media accounts, saying, “Congratulations, President @realDonaldTrump, on a brilliant campaign and a historic victory! What a spectacular comeback! Now let’s make ...

Unpublished Waltz by Chopin: The Shadow of a Doubt

Alain E. Andrea, 02/11 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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A mysterious yet nostalgic breeze seems to lift the dust of centuries, heralding the arrival of a musical harvest. The recent announcement, made on September 19 in Leipzig, Germany, of the discovery of a seven-movement string trio likely composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) during his youth, between the mid and late 1760s, has sparked ...

Pacers Hold Off Celtics in Overtime, Cavs Rout Lakers in James Family Return

This is Beirut, 31/10 13:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Pascal Siakam drilled the game-winning three-pointer in overtime as the Indiana Pacers beat Boston 135-132 on Wednesday, handing the NBA champion Celtics their first defeat of the season. Indiana's victory in a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference finals left the Cleveland Cavaliers as the East's only unbeaten team. The Cavs gave the Los ...

Special Coverage Announcement!

This is Beirut, 28/10 10:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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Our special correspondents, Tylia Helou and Rémi Amalvy, have arrived in the United States to bring you unparalleled coverage of the presidential elections! From the bustling streets of Washington, D.C., to the heart of Detroit and the vibrant neighborhoods of Philadelphia, they will be delivering special reports, live stand-ups and exclusive ...

Marie-Antoinette’s Historic Bracelet Presented in New York

This is Beirut, 23/10 14:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Worn by Marie-Antoinette, the famous Queen of France, the bracelet from the world’s oldest jeweler is now exhibited in New York, symbolizing their ambition to expand their presence in this international luxury hub, despite a slowing global market. This unique piece, composed of seven antique cameos mounted on a bracelet adorned with floral ...

Lebanon’s Complaint to UN: Israel Should Be Held Accountable

This is Beirut, 14/10 22:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, under the instructions of caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib, submitted an identical complaint to both UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council in response to repeated Israeli attacks targeting United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) ...

Pharrell Williams and Lewis Hamilton to Co-Chair Met Gala 2025 Celebrating Black Dandyism

This is Beirut, 11/10 11:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Pharrell Williams and F1 driver Lewis Hamilton will co-chair the next Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of New York, which will focus on the history of fashion through black diasporas, the museum announced on Wednesday. Five years after the massive anti-racist protests of the "Black Lives Matter" movement, which led many American cultural ...

Angélique Kidjo: 40 Years of Music, African Roots and Activism

This Is Beirut, 06/10 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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All music “has its roots” in Africa, says Angélique Kidjo. “In this world, you have a place everywhere.” Driven by this family mantra, star singer Angélique Kidjo celebrates 40 years of a career during which she has transcended trends while celebrating African heritage, the "cradle" of all music. Whether revisiting Ravel’s Bolero, ...

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