Venezuela set for new protests after Maduro win ratified

CARACAS: Venezuela prepared for new protests on Saturday after President Nicolas Maduro’s disputed election victory was ratified and a growing number of countries recognized his opposition rival as the true winner. Maduro and the opposition led by Maria Corina Machado and her presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia called on supporters to protest this weekend after … Read more

US warns a famine in Sudan is on pace to be the deadliest in decades as the world looks elsewhere

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Thousands of Beirut residents gathered for a dance festival, putting Lebanon's deep divisions on full display as the Hezbollah leader threatened brutal retaliation for Israel's killing of its top commander.In the capital's southern suburbs (a Hezbollah stronghold), tens of thousands of black-clad women and military-clad men took part in a funeral procession for … Read more

Thousands throng Beirut show as Hezbollah vows revenge

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Thousands of Beirut residents gathered for a dance festival, putting Lebanon's deep divisions on full display as the Hezbollah leader threatened brutal retaliation for Israel's killing of its top commander.In the capital's southern suburbs (a Hezbollah stronghold), tens of thousands of black-clad women and military-clad men took part in a funeral procession for … Read more

How a newly classified species of snake was discovered in Saudi Arabia’s ancient AlUla oasis

DHARAN: Scientists working in the ancient oasis of AlUla in northwestern Saudi Arabia were delighted to discover a new species of snake earlier this year. With its striking red colour and sleek black collar, the reptile is perfectly adapted to camouflage in the sands and rocks of the Hejaz. This fascinating new species is thankfully … Read more