EU plans talks as egg scandal hits 17 countries
The European Union said Friday that it plans to hold an extraordinary meeting late next month over a growing tainted egg scandal as it revealed that products...
Trials, tribulations of being first spouse
A hullabaloo over the new French president's desire to formalize the role of France's first lady is a reminder that being married to a world leader isn't for...
Schwartzman defeats Thiem in surprise Montreal recovery
Argentina's Diego Schwartzman saved four match points to shock third-seeded Dominic Thiem 6-4, 6-7 (7), 7-5 Tuesday in the second round of the ATP Montreal...
Cyber sea threats prompt return to radio
Jonathan Saul Aug. 08, 2017 | 12:12 AM
The risk of cyberattacks targeting ships' satellite navigation is pushing nations to delve back through history and develop backup systems with roots in World...
Four-goal Dutch win women's Euro for first time
A brace from Vivianne Miedema led hosts Netherlands to a 4-2 win over Denmark and their first women's Euro title in Enschede Sunday.
Bitter finish: Danish queen's husband refuses to share her grave
Prince Henrik of Denmark announced Thursday he does not wish to be buried next to his wife, Queen Margrethe of Denmark, saying he is unhappy he was never...
Ricciardo fastest in Hungary practice round
Australian Daniel Ricciardo reminded Formula One's title contenders that Red Bull remain a force to reckon with after lapping fastest in crash-interrupted...
Russia win three gold medals at worlds
Russia won three titles on their golden Friday at the world championships as the controversial Yuliya Efimova won the women's 200-meter breaststroke title to...
Europe banks struggle with shipping debt
Jonathan Saul Jul. 25, 2017 | 12:09 AM
Dutch shipowner Vroon is finding talks with banks tough going as it tries to navigate a way out of a long slump in the shipping industry.
Germany convicts Syrian refugee of preparing Denmark attack
A Syrian refugee has been convicted by a German court of collecting components to make bombs with the intent of carrying out attacks in Denmark
Donnarumma says never intended to leave Milan
AC Milan's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma never intended to leave the club or betray the fans, he said Wednesday after agreeing to a new four-year contract.
Cabinet endorses Lebanon's first wind farms
Susannah Walden Jul. 13, 2017 | 12:03 AM
Permits for Lebanon's first large-scale wind farms were approved in a Cabinet session Wednesday, marking a significant step in the growth of the country's...
Iran plans 14 oil and gas exploration tenders
Iran is readying its first round of oil and gas exploration tenders since the easing of economic sanctions, hoping to attract the likes of BP and Gazprom, an...
Blast in Bangladesh garment factory kills 10; foreign buyers probe mishap
A boiler explosion at a Bangladeshi garment plant near the city of Dhaka killed 10 people and injured dozens, emergency workers said on Tuesday, the latest...
From Prague to Mongolia, wild horses return to the steppes
Jason Hovet Jul. 01, 2017 | 12:04 AM
A quarter-century-old project to repopulate the steppes of Mongolia with wild horses was kept alive as four animals made the long trip back to their ancestral...
'Welcome to hell,' vow German anti-G-20 protesters
Frank Zeller Jul. 01, 2017 | 12:06 AM
A 10-minute walk from Germany's heavily-guarded G-20 summit venue in the port city of Hamburg lies the graffiti-covered center of the leftwing protest...
Loew's Confed Cup policy pays off for Lars Stindl
Lars Stindl is undoubtedly the winner in regards to Joachim Loew's decision to leave Germany's World Cup winning stars at home and blood fringe players at the...
LF twist in new vote law: Sarkis
Joseph Haboush Jun. 22, 2017 | 04:51 PM
The new electoral law was an achievement for Lebanon but had a distinct Lebanese Forces touch, the party's secretary-general told The Daily Star Wednesday in...
Porsche complete Le Mans hat-trick
Porsche won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the third year in a row Sunday with a stunning last-to-first victory in a race of retirements that left early...
Europe's dilemma: How to deal with returning militants
Michel Moutot Jun. 17, 2017 | 12:08 AM
Europe is struggling to respond to the challenge posed by the thousands of militants who traveled to the battlefields of Syria or Iraq and have now begun to...
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