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A protester wearing a yellow vest holds a sign reading "Macron, it's over, go away" as he takes part in a demonstration against the French government's plan to overhaul the country's retirement system in Marseille, southeastern France, on February 6, 2020. CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU / AFP

February 9th, 2020 - 09:44 GMT

French Police Arrest 32 Yellow Vest Protesters

With protests against the French government ongoing on Saturday, 32 demonstrators were arrested in France, police said. Protesters gathered at the Palais Royal Square despite the police ban. The demonstration, held under intense security measures, ended without any trouble. Paris Police Department said, besides arrests, 140 people were fined for participating in the demonstration without permission. Meanwhile, protesters clashed with the police in Bordeaux. Police used tear gas and plastic ...

Burkas and bikinis middle east

September 18th, 2013

Burberry and the Burka: Hints to tweak this Fall's fashion for the Arab street

Art is not necessarily what many financial experts would categorize as a high-yield investment worthy of a petrodollar purchase.

September 18th, 2013 - 08:13 GMT

Are the Gulf's arts investments as fine as they seem?

Beirut won't be nodding off during 'Sleeping Beauty' that's for sure! (Image: orh/Dmir Yusupov)

September 18th, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

It's gonna be epic! Beirut's 'bout to taste Bolshoi Ballet and Met Opera all season long!

Volunteers take part in a simulation of how to respond to a chemical attack, in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on September 15, 2013. Saudi Arabia on Tuesday said the use of chemical agents should not be allowed to 'minimise' the Syrian crisis. (AFP)

September 17th, 2013 - 10:13 GMT

Saudi: Syrian crisis goes beyond chemical weapons

US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power speaks to the media about the conclusion of the UN inspectors' report on chemical weapons use in Syria. The US, UK and France are preparing to push the UN to draw up a resolution over destroying Syria's chemical arsenal. (AFP)

September 17th, 2013 - 08:56 GMT

West pushes for UN resolution over Syrian chemical weapons

Iranian fashion is having a second uprising. (Image via Poosh Facebook page)

September 17th, 2013 - 08:03 GMT

Iran's fashion revolution

US Secretary of State John Kerry (R) and British Foreign Secretary William Hague (L) listen on September 16, 2013 to French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius (C) during a press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Paris following their meeting on the Syria crisis. (AFP)

September 16th, 2013 - 11:42 GMT

US, UK and France to boost backing for Syrian rebels

The arbitration proceeding has been commenced in the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce, Paris, said a statement from Depa.

September 16th, 2013 - 10:40 GMT

Doha's new airport endless delays amounting to legal troubles with Lindner

The relative size of Lebanese banks to the national economy (assets are over 3.5 times GDP) and their history have made them the epicenter of the Lebanese economy and its pillar of stability.

September 15th, 2013 - 01:16 GMT

The unholy trinity facing Lebanese banks

New York crude had struck $112.24 a barrel at the end of August, which was the highest level for more than two years.

September 15th, 2013 - 06:49 GMT

Oil prices eased by ongoing Syria talks

SYRIA, DAMASCUS : A handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on September 12, 2013, shows President Bashar al-Assad attending an interview with Russian television [AFP]

September 14th, 2013 - 05:21 GMT

UN Chief seeks accountability for Assad

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September 12th, 2013 - 05:30 GMT

Ibrahimovic: Premier League switch too late for me