This is Beirut, 2024-10-31 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Spain braced for a heavier human toll on Wednesday after 95 people died in flash floods that launched muddy waters through towns, tossed cars and wreaked transport havoc. Rescuers were expected to find more bodies in the European country's deadliest flood in more than 50 years and three days of official mourning were due to start on ...
This is Beirut, 2024-10-14 18:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said there would be "no withdrawal" of the UN peacekeeping force(UNIFIL) from southern Lebanon following Israeli attacks and calls to leave. Israel's offensive against the Hezbollah militia has thrust the UNIFIL force deployed in Lebanon since 1978 into the spotlight. The force, which involves ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-26 10:09 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Excitement is running high as Brazilian talent Vitor Roque prepares to travel to Spain in the next 24 hours to join the iconic Barcelona team. Affectionately nicknamed Tigrinho, the young player is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, preparing to start training sessions with the first team under the guidance of the legendary Xavi. The signing comes ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-07 17:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Spanish police on Thursday announced the arrest of a 44-year-old imam who, employed as an Arabic teacher, allegedly exploited his role to radicalize minors and potentially recruit individuals for the Islamic State (IS). Spanish police said Thursday they had arrested a 44-year-old imam who worked as an Arabic teacher and used his position "to ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-02 23:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Reigning champions Italy were placed in the same group as Spain in Saturday's draw for Euro 2024, while France will come up against the Netherlands and England avoided any of the toughest opponents. Gareth Southgate's much-fancied England side will meet Slovenia, Denmark and Serbia, with hosts Germany taking on Scotland in the tournament's ...