The political makeup of Lebanon’s Parliament has been reshaped after the country held its first elections in almost a decade Sunday with Hizbollah solidifying its presence in legislation. Despite official results not being released, most political parties have publicised their victories and for which seats. Hizbollah and its Shiite ally, Amal Movement, took 16 and 13 seats…
Read moreAnti-Semitic crime increases in Germany
The number of anti-Semitic crimes in Germany rose by 2.5 percent last year despite an overall drop in politically motivated crimes, statistics showed on Tuesday, reinforcing fears about growing hostility after several high-profile attacks in Berlin. Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said that 1,504 anti-Semitic offences were reported in 2017, up from 1,468 in 2016, though…
Read moreBellator 143 weigh-in results: Joe Warren vs. LC Davis, one fighter misses by 18 pounds
At Thursday’s weigh-ins for Friday’s Bellator 143 event, one fighter missed so badly, his fight had to be scrapped. In the main event, Joe Warren will face LC Davis with both men hitting at 135.75 pounds. The winner will be gearing up for a bantamweight title shot with a victory. In another feature bout, Joey…
Read moreTuesday Update: Randy Orton injured, New WWE network show, John Cena
Last night continued the build to WWE Hell in a Cell with the go-home WWE RAW leading to the Brock Lesnar vs Undertaker main event. Check out our live report: WWE Raw Live Results 10-19: The First Steps Towards WrestleMania. Last night was also the exclusive WWE Network interview of Brock Lesnar on Steve Austin’s podcast: WWE: Steve…
Read moreBehind the Shutter: Palestinian photographer Ahmad Gharabli on documenting protests in Jerusalem
Four women huddled against a shuttered storefront appear distraught as an Israeli mounted policeman disperses Palestinian protesters in East Jerusalem. Click Here: gws giants guernsey 2019 It’s December 2017 and the photograph is one of a series that has earned Palestinian photographer Ahmad Gharabli the Arab Journalism Award in the photojournalism category. "Three women were not part of the demonstration,…
Read moreWho is Moqtada al-Sadr, the radical cleric who looks set to take power in Iraq?
Once a thorn in the US’s side, the radical Shia cleric who led a militia against coalition forces in Iraq now looks set to win the election and could now be America’s best hope of keeping Iran at bay. Mr Sadr made his name leading two uprisings against US forces in Iraq with his Mehdi…
Read moreIsrael’s Gaza response ‘wholly disproportionate’ says UN rights chief
The UN human rights chief says Israel’s reaction was "wholly disproportionate" during the latest mass border protests which left over 60 Palestinians dead on Monday. Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussain, addressing a special session of the UN Human Rights Council, pointed out that there is "little evidence of any attempt to minimize casualties." "Unlawful use of force by an…
Read moreRoman Abramovich’s UK visa delayed after government orders review of wealthy Russians in Britain
The Home Office is yet to renew Roman Abramovich’s UK visa after the government ordered a review of the immigration status of hundreds of wealthy Russians in Britain. Mr Abramovich, a Russian billionaire best known in Britain as the owner of Chelsea Football Club, applied for a renewal when his previous visa expired last month…
Read moreWolff not involved in Aston Martin talks with Vettel
As a shareholder of the Aston Martin company, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says he has no involvement in the talks taking place between Sebastian Vettel and Racing Point. The Silverstone-based squad will change its name to Aston Martin Racing next season in a partnership set up by common owner Lawrence Stroll. Last week in Austria,…
Read moreGophers Announce 2014-15 Schedule
Minnesota will host seven duals, including against rival Iowa The University of Minnesota Wrestling team today announced its 2014-15 schedule, which includes seven home duals highlighted by Oklahoma State and Iowa visiting the Twin Cities. The team’s first meet will take place on Saturday, Nov. 8, when the Gopher grapplers head to Fargo, N.D., for…
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