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Man Utd Stun Lyon in Nine-Goal Europa League Classic to Reach Semifinals

This is Beirut, 18/04 10:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Manchester United came from 4-2 down in extra-time to beat Lyon 5-4 in a remarkable Europa League quarter-final to progress 7-6 on aggregate on Thursday. United's season looked over when Lyon came from 2-0 down to lead by two goals with just six minutes remaining at Old Trafford despite having captain Corentin Tolisso sent off. However, a Bruno ...

Markets in Turmoil: Fear or Opportunity?

Christiane Tager, 18/04 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Global markets had enjoyed a strong recovery in the aftermath of the 2020–2021 pandemic shock. From 2022 through early 2025, stock prices soared, cryptocurrencies gained traction and the overall outlook appeared increasingly stable—until April 7. That day, a wave of panic swept across investors, algorithmic trading systems triggered cascading ...

Iran: Diplomacy on the Edge of Collapse

Paul Guillot, 17/04 21:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Speaking from Tehran on Thursday, April 17, the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, warned that “time is running out” to reach a new agreement on Iran’s nuclear program. His visit comes at a tense moment, with European diplomatic efforts largely sidelined and fears of military confrontation ...

Snow White Banned from Lebanese Theaters

Marilyne Jallad, 17/04 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Ninety years after Disney’s pioneering animated version, Snow White is returning to the big screen in a live-action remake—screening in cinemas around the world, or almost. Lebanon and Kuwait have decided to outright ban this timeless tale intended for audiences young and old, from ages seven to 77. Due to the presence of an Israeli ...

Paris and Washington Face Off Over Peace in Ukraine

Ryan Chaba, 17/04 20:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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During a visit to Paris on Thursday, April 17, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is working to revive ceasefire talks on Ukraine. But while the US pushes for a swift agreement, European leaders fear a rushed deal could undermine Ukraine’s territorial integrity. Diverging Positions Three years into the war between Russia and Ukraine, the ...

Zelensky Urges Pressure on Russia to End War

This is Beirut, 17/04 14:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday urged "pressure" on Russia to end the three-year war as his top aides visited Paris for talks with US and EU officials on the conflict. At least 10 people were reported killed and dozens wounded Thursday as Russia pounded Ukraine with drone strikes and shells. "Russia uses every day and every ...

Europe Sidelined in US-Iran Nuclear Talks, Say Experts

This is Beirut, 17/04 13:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Europe played a central role in a 2015 accord that led Iran to restrict its nuclear programme enrichment but has become just an observer as the United States leads new efforts to reign in Tehran's uranium enrichment, analysts say. Alarm bells are ringing again in Western capitals with UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi warning on Wednesday ...

Stocks Fall as US Restricts Nvidia Chip Exports to China

This is Beirut, 16/04 21:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Wall Street shares fell but European stocks diverged Wednesday after the US government imposed restrictions on exports of a key Nvidia chip to China, the latest trade war salvo between the world's biggest economies. After a relatively peaceful couple of days on markets following tariff-related volatility last week, investors were once again on ...

Europe Seeks to Break its US Tech Addiction

This is Beirut, 16/04 09:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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With President Donald Trump more unpredictable than ever and transatlantic ties reaching new lows, calls are growing louder for Europe to declare independence from US tech. From Microsoft to Meta, Apple to Uber, cloud computing to AI, much of the day-to-day technology used by Europeans is American. The risks that brings were hotly debated before ...

US Climate Cuts Hurting Global Science: Europe's Weather Agency

This is Beirut, 15/04 10:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Europe's meteorological agency says cuts by US President Donald Trump's administration to a key American science agency had hindered the sharing of crucial observations used around the globe to monitor the climate and forecast weather. Trump's administration has fired hundreds of staff at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ...

Le Figaro: Network Supplying Hezbollah With Drone Manufacturing Equipment Dismantled

This Is Beirut, 12/04 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A European network that has been supplying Hezbollah with equipment needed to manufacture hundreds of drones has been dismantled, French daily Le Figaro said in a report published Friday evening. The newspaper noted that "the most significant event between the summer of 2024 and last week was the dismantling of Hezbollah's logistical support ...

Euro Surge: When Tanks Boost the Currency

Christiane Tager, 11/04 20:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Since the beginning of March, the euro has enjoyed a notable resurgence on the markets. After a somewhat sluggish start to the year, the single currency has regained strength, trading around 1.14 US dollars on Friday — a rise of over 5%. An explainable performance that intrigues some, reassures others, and worries a few. Who would have thought ...

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