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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby Faces Final Day in Role

This is Beirut, 06/01 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will officially step down on Monday as leader of the world's Anglicans, nearly two months after resigning over failures in the Church of England's handling of a serial abuse case. Welby, 69, will be replaced on a temporary basis by outgoing Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, currently the second most senior ...

World Celebrated New Year, UK Faced Weather Disruptions

This is Beirut, 01/01 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Around the world, every country geared up to welcome the new year with its own distinct customs and celebrations. From the dazzling fireworks in Sydney to the lively parties in New York, cities prepared for a vibrant display of tradition and festivity. In places like Paris, where the Eiffel Tower lighted up the night sky, and in Cape Town, where ...

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 ...

US Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen's Capital

This is Beirut, 2024-12-21 23:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United States said it conducted strikes on Houthi targets in the rebel-held capital Sanaa on Saturday, including what it said was a missile storage center and a "command-and-control facility." During the operation, American forces also shot down multiple Houthi drones and an anti-ship cruise missile over the Red Sea, the US Central Command ...

Thousands Greet the Sun at Stonehenge Solstice Celebration

This is Beirut, 2024-12-21 18:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Thousands flocked to Stonehenge on Saturday to greet sunrise at the ancient British monument on the northern hemisphere's shortest day of the year. Spectators cheered and applauded as the sun rose over the neolithic site in southwest England at the winter solstice, a pagan celebration that is believed to have been observed there for thousands ...

UK Sends Senior Officials to Meet 'Interim Syrian Authorities'

This is Beirut, 2024-12-16 21:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said on Monday that the UK has sent senior officials to meet with Syria's new leadership. It follows the fall earlier this month of the Assad regime to Islamist-led rebels, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which has its roots in Al-Qaeda. HTS has renounced jihadism but remains proscribed as a terrorist ...

World Bank Announces Record $100 Billion Support for World's Poorest Countries

This is Beirut, 2024-12-06 10:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The World Bank announced Thursday that it had raised close to $24 billion to provide loans and grants for some of the world's poorest nations, which it can leverage to generate a record $100 billion in total spending power. Donor countries committed $23.7 billion to replenish the bank's concessional lending arm, known as the International ...

UK and Qatar Partner on £1 Billion Climate Technology Investment

This is Beirut, 2024-12-04 20:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The British government said Wednesday that it has agreed to a partnership with Qatar that will see the Gulf state invest 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) in climate technologies. "The partnership is expected to create thousands of highly skilled jobs over its lifetime and will see the launch of world-leading climate technology hubs across the UK ...

Qatar’s Emir Begins UK State Visit Hosted by King Charles III

This is Beirut, 2024-12-02 14:17 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will arrive in the UK Monday for a two-day state visit hosted by King Charles III. The emir, 44, and his consort, Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad Al Thani, are due to arrive at Stansted airport east of London. The state visit will begin Tuesday when the Qatari couple are greeted by heir to the throne ...

Iran's Nuclear Ambitions "Threaten Us All", Says MI6 Chief

This is Beirut, 2024-11-29 14:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Iran's nuclear ambitions pose a major global security threat even after setbacks dealt to Hamas and Hezbollah, the UK's foreign intelligence chief said Friday. "Iran's allied militias across the Middle East have suffered serious blows," Secret Intelligence Service chief Richard Moore said in a speech in Paris. "But the regime's nuclear ambitions ...

Iran to Meet UK, France and Germany for Nuclear Talks

This is Beirut, 2024-11-28 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Iran is set to meet on Friday with France, Germany and the United Kingdom for talks on its nuclear programme after the three governments joined with the United States to have Tehran censured by the UN atomic watchdog. Last week's chiding prompted a defiant response from Tehran, but its officials have since signalled willingness to engage with ...

Rod Stewart to Play Glastonbury’s Coveted Legends Slot in 2025

This is Beirut, 2024-11-27 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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British rock icon Rod Stewart is set to return to Glastonbury, taking on the prestigious Sunday afternoon legends slot at the 2025 festival. The announcement, made by organisers on Tuesday, marks a significant moment for the 79-year-old star, who last performed at the legendary festival over two decades ago in 2002. Stewart expressed his ...

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