Tunisia’s sandy beaches eaten away by coastal erosion

HAMMAMET, TUNISIA: In the Tunisian coastal city of Hammamet, bulldozers are busy shoveling sand from the nearby desert onto a popular beach in an effort to stop it from disappearing due to erosion. “This beach is like a postcard image of Hammamet,” said environmental activist Chiheb Ben Freire, looking longingly at the town’s iconic Yasmine … Read more

Ukraine reaches preliminary deal with bondholder group on $20-billion debt restructure

If not Kamala Harris, who could win the Democratic nomination in November? NEW YORK/CHICAGO: President Joe Biden's decision to suspend his re-election campaign and withdraw from the US presidential race has created enough momentum for Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee, three Arab-American analysts said. Biden, who announced on Sunday that he … Read more

If not Kamala Harris, who else could be the Democratic nominee for November’s election?

NEW YORK/CHICAGO: President Joe Biden's decision to suspend his re-election campaign and withdraw from the US presidential race has created enough momentum for Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee, three Arab-American analysts said. Biden, who announced on Sunday that he would support Harris’ withdrawal, has been lagging behind former President Donald Trump … Read more