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Gold Hits Record above $3,500, Stocks Slip as Trump Fuels Fed Fears

This is Beirut, 22/04 10:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Bullion hit another record Tuesday while the dollar steadied and equities mostly fell as Donald Trump's latest salvo against Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell added fuel to fears about the central bank's independence. With the US tariff blitz still causing ructions on global trading floors, investors are now dealing with the added worry that the ...

Google Faces Breakup Threat Over Chrome Monopoly

This is Beirut, 21/04 23:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US government attorneys urged a federal judge Monday to make Google spin off its Chrome browser, arguing artificial intelligence is poised to ramp up the tech giant's online search dominance. The Department of Justice (DOJ) made its pitch at a hearing before District Judge Amit Mehta, who is considering "remedies" after making a landmark decision ...

New U.S. Ambassador in Israel Urges Hamas to Accept Hostage Deal

This is Beirut, 21/04 21:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The new US ambassador to Israel on Monday called on Palestinian militant group Hamas to accept a deal that would secure the release of hostages, in exchange for the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. "We call upon Hamas to sign an agreement so that humanitarian aid can flow into Gaza to the people who desperately need it," Mike Huckabee said in ...

Thunder Crush Grizzlies as Celtics, Cavs and Warriors Win

This is Beirut, 21/04 19:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in the most lopsided game-one win in NBA playoff history on Sunday as reigning champions Boston, Cleveland and Golden State opened the post-season with victories. The Celtics, fueled by 30 points from Derrick White, defeated Orlando Magic 103-86. The Cavaliers, who beat out the Celtics ...

Pentagon Chief Denies Reports of Sharing Military Details with Wife

This is Beirut, 21/04 18:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday dismissed new allegations that he shared information about military strikes in Yemen via a Signal chat group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer. The Pentagon chief reportedly included details on the strikes in the private chat -- the second time he has been accused of sharing sensitive ...

Easter Monday: A Remnant of an Ancient Christian Tradition

Marilyne Gellad, 21/04 17:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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A 2,000-year-old Christian celebration, Easter commemorates the resurrection of Christ and lies at the very heart of the Christian faith. A time of joy and sharing, Easter is rich with traditions—from ringing church bells to egg hunts and the traditional Easter lamb. But did you know that Easter Monday is a remnant from the time of Emperor ...

Pope Francis: "Providence Will Never Forsake Lebanon"

Fady Noun, 21/04 16:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Pope Francis has always kept Lebanon close to his heart. According to those close to him and many of his visitors, the Holy Father has remained closely informed about developments in the country. While he has not visited Lebanon—due to both health concerns and the political vacuum created by the absence of a president and a fully functioning ...

Yemen's Houthis Say US Strikes on Sanaa Kill at Least 12

This is Beirut, 21/04 13:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Yemen's Houthis said early Monday that US air strikes on Sanaa killed at least 12 people and wounded 30, with a military spokesperson later claiming attacks on US aircraft carriers and Israel. The Houthi-run Saba news agency cited the ministry as saying the dead and injured had come from overnight strikes "by the American enemy" on a market and a ...

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 ...

How Global Policies of Convenience Have Quietly Undermined Our Freedoms

Philip Honein , 21/04 11:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Over the past two decades, the world has undergone a quiet but profound transformation, not through war or revolution, but through regulatory control. What began as a post 9/11 response to global terrorism has evolved into a far-reaching system of surveillance, compliance and behavioral control. It has been packaged as safety, transparency and ...

Gold Hits Record, Dollar Drops as Tariff Fears Dampen Sentiment

This is Beirut, 21/04 10:54 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Gold prices hit a fresh record on Monday while the dollar weakened further and stocks were mixed amid worries about Donald Trump's tariff blitz and his bubbling row with the Federal Reserve. With several markets still closed for the Easter holiday, business was limited ahead of a week that will see the release of key data that should give an ...

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