Beirut once billed itself as a glitzy capital. Now its economy faces a painful reckoning. For years, Lebanon made headlines for its 'party capital' and as a go-to tourist destination. Growing poverty was kept out of view. But a financial crisis may now drop economy's veneer of prosperity, and the country faces a 'vicious diet.'. 'I'd like to punch Piers,' said Gary Lineker, 'and electrocute him too'. Gary Lineker was asked by the SPORTBible website which famous person he'd most like to punch. 'Piers Morgan!' he chortled without a moment's hesitation. Mother-of-two, 33, killed herself minutes after sending her Royal Marine boyfriend a video message. Amie Collier, 33, from Wigan, Greater Manchester, killed herself after sending an eight-minute video message and text to her Royal Marine boyfriend, Anthony Clay, asking for forgiveness. Woman, 42, says she's 'relieved' after marble-sized brain tumor turned out to be a TAPEWORM. Rachel Palma, 42, from Middletown, New York, had surgery in September 2018 to remove a brain tumor at Mount Sinai Hospital. Doctors discovered the tumor was actually a tapeworm. Boy, 5, has stem cell transplant after a record-breaking 10,000 donors came forward. Oscar Saxelby-Lee, of Worcester, has leukaemia. Parents Olivia Saxelby and Jamie Lee revealed last month a match had been found from the thousands of potential donors.

UK names banks to run 2041 gilt syndication. The United Kingdom Debt Management Office named BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and NatWest Markets as joint bookrunners for the syndication of an inflation linked government bond later this month, expected to raise several billion pounds. Kelly Dodd reveals upcoming wedding to Rick Leventhal will be Real Housewives family affair on WWHL. Kelly Dodd's upcoming wedding to fianc Rick Leventhal will be a Real Housewives family affair, she revealed on Tuesday's episode of Watch What Happens Live. 'Tomorrow provides nothing' Judiciary Committee ranking member. Republican Representative Doug Collins, the ranking member of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, made the comment on Tuesday as the Judiciary Committee begins impeachment inquiry hearings on Wednesday featuring four legal scholars discussing the constitutional grounds for removing a U.S. president from office. Hollywood Sighting. The Oscar statuette gets a street artist's makeover. Manchester City Appeal Rejected at CAS. City, What's the score for the 49ers game What is the record of the San Francisco 49ers Premier League champion, had tried to block an investigation into its finances by appealing to sports highest court even before a punishment was handed down. The REAL eau de toilet! Artist makes perfume from the 'excesses of his body'. Jammie Nicholas, a 23-year-old art student, distilled Surplus from his own excreta, urine and sebum. The limited edition fragrance costs 40 per bottle.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp refuses to discuss Jadon Sancho rumours. Jurgen Klopp would not be drawn on suggestions that Liverpool are interested in Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho, but admits the Premier League leaders could be busy in January. House panel impeachment report to be released Tuesday Schiff. A U.S. House Intelligence Committee report laying out the Democratic case for President Donald Trump's impeachment will be publicly released on Tuesday, the panel's chairman said in a television interview. Canadian firefighters forego Christmas to help fight Australian bushfires. Firefighters from provinces across Canada have volunteered to give up Christmas with their families and fly to Australia to help with the bushfire crisis. BT chief executive's 8m pay package could be slashed in major overhaul. The amount 52-year-old Philip Jansen can receive at the telecoms group is dictated by a 2017 regime that includes performance-related share payouts. How is the growth in India and China different? Nov. 15 — Professor Ashutosh Varshney discusses the difference between authoritarian political dispensation and messy democracies. Iran slams 'hypocritical' US support for economic protests. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi slammed US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for backing protesters in Iran Sunday, calling the US top diplomat's statement «hypocritical.». How to be a travelling Tree Angel Can carbon offset schemes make up for your holiday flights? We examine what carbon offsetting organisations across the world say they do — and compare results from their 'carbon calculators', where you work out how much to pay to offset emissions. These Are the Best Baking Cookbooks of 2019. A mix of sophisticated flavors and exacting techniques sets these six dessert-focused books apart. Energy firms keep customers on hold for up to 20 minutes to speak to an adviser, say researchers. The consumer group has named and shamed the power firms that are slowest to pick up the phone. Scottish Power, which has five million customers, was the worst offender.

Activists Case Hints at What Changes and What Stays the Same in Cuba. Jos Daniel Ferrers arrest reflects the lengths to which the Daz-Canel government will go against dissidents. 'Something novel' Chinese cafe dyes pups to look like pandas. Would you like your dog transformed into a panda? After Years of False Starts, Geffen Hall Is Being Rebuilt. Really. Seats Surrounding the stage. Budget $550 million. Opening March 2024. Goal Avoid past failures. Basketball fan orders official NBL cap — only for it to arrive with wrong team on the back. Woman buys NBL hat for her team the Adelaide 36rs and it arrives with the wrong city printed on the back.

Witnesses set for U.S. House impeachment hearing on Trump. Congressional Democrats on Monday named the four witnesses who will testify this week at a public hearing in the impeachment inquiry of U.S. President Donald Trump, in what is seen as a likely precursor to the announcement of formal charges within weeks. Tamara Lindstrom reports. Liam Payne and Maya Henry arrive hand-in-hand at the British Fashion Awards Fenty bash. The singer,26, cut a dapper figure in a sharp blue suit which he wore with a slightly unbuttoned charcoal shirt and a pair of sharp black dress shoes. British Fashion Awards 2019 Tom Cruise dines with stunning Michelle Dockery at ceremony. The actor, 57, was in good company as he joined by stunning Downton Abbey starMichelle Dockery at Monday evening's British Fashion Awards, held at theRoyal Albert Hall in south-west London. SensaBubble floats novel approach to digital messaging. May 20 — A device that projects text or pictures onto scented bubbles has been created by UK-based computer scientists. SensaBubble uses a concept called 'chrono-sensory experiences' to deliver messages its creators say, could be adapted for gaming, education, or even email communication. Jim Drury reports. Rutgers Returns to Greg Schiano to Rebuild Football Program. Schiano, who coached the Scarlet Knights from 2001 to 2011, agreed to come back after lengthy contract negotiations. 'Cascade' of changes sparked by global warming could threaten human existence. Experts from the University of Exeter say Earth's climate has hit more than half of the tipping points identified a decade ago as points of no return for climate change. Alabama Unveils Statue of Civil Rights Pioneer Rosa Parks. A new statue of Parks was dedicated in Alabamas capital city on Sunday, the 64th anniversary of her refusal to give up her seat on a public bus to a white man. Megan Rapinoe Wins Ballon dOr as Worlds Best Player. Rapinoe, who helped lead the United States to a World Cup title in July, beat Lucy Bronze and Alex Morgan to claim the prize. Lionel Messi won the mens award for a record sixth time. Large investor lays out $31 million options hedge against U.S. stock market drop. Monday's slide in U.S. stocks prompted at least one large investors to load up big on stock options that would guard against a sharper hit to stocks into the start of next year. Trump Bars Bloomberg News Journalists From Campaign Events. The Trump campaign retaliates after the billionaire candidate39;s media organization announced that it would steer clear of investigating Democratic contenders while still covering the president. Travel on December 25 and there are serious bargains to be had — from Thailand to Dubai. Here, we select a few 'humbug holidays' to the likes of Thailand and the Maldives, with savings based on comparisons with departures during the week before Christmas. Did The Irishman Take a Bite Out of the Thanksgiving Box Office? This years holiday weekend saw a 16 percent decline in ticket sales. Blame the weather. Or Netflix. A fifth of US teens and a quarter of young adults have prediabetes, new CDC data reveal. Responding to the report, Dr Robert R Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said poor diets, lack of exercise, and stress among young people today are to blame. The Who's album review It will make a decent Christmas present for the grumpy old man in your life. For a creative band, The Who haven't created much lately. This is their first new album since 2006, and only the second since 1982. Carlos the Jackal Fast Facts. Check out CNN's Carlos the Jackal Fast Facts for Full Post a look at the life of one of the world's most wanted terrorists.