Riviera

Excited Tiger set to play at Torrey Pines, Riviera

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Former world number one Tiger Woods announced Thursday he will play his first US PGA Tour event of 2018 in three weeks at Torrey Pines and another three weeks later at Riviera. Woods, a 14-time major champion making his latest comeback from nagging back injuries, will have his 2018 debut from January 25-28 in the Farmers Insurance Open at TorreyRead more

Italy heatwave and drought spark killer wildfires

Rome - Muslimchronicle

A heatwave that has left Italy sweltering in record temperatures sparked wildfires Thursday which claimed the life of one elderly woman and forced the closure of a major highway. The 79-year-old woman was found dead in a field next to her home in Sant'Omero in the central region of Abruzzo, having apparently been overcome by flames that engulfed two hectaresRead more

Cannes set to unveil movies for 70th birthday fest

Paris - AFP

The Cannes Festival was due Thursday to unveil which films have made the cut for its 70th birthday edition, where the silver screen's finest will be vying for glory next month. Organisers of the world's top film event on the French Riviera traditionally guard their selections jealously for the competition and the out-of-competition programme, but there has been fevered speculationRead more

Johnson favored, McIlroy fancied for Masters glory

Augusta - Arab Today

Top-ranked Dustin Johnson is favored to capture the 81st Masters but plenty of golfers see Rory McIlroy as a green-jacket threat when the year's first major championship begins on Thursday. A showdown of global greats at the 7,435-yard Augusta National sees Johnson arrive on a three-tournament win streak and second-ranked McIlroy, a four-time major champion, seeking a Masters crown toRead more

Ex-U2 man makes big-budget TV thriller about playground of rich

Cannes - Arab Today

A new big-budget television drama series gives an insider’s peek into the lives of the rich and famous in the oligarchs’ playground of the French Riviera. “Riviera”, the brainchild of Paul McGuinness, the multimillionaire former manager of rock group U2, premiered Monday night at MIPTV, the world’s top TV gathering at Cannes. Directed by Neil Jordan, the Oscar-winning maker of “TheRead more

Scott, Watson eye more glory at Riviera, Masters

Los Angeles - Arab Today

Past Masters winners Adam Scott and Bubba Watson see this week's US PGA Genesis Open at Riviera as a key tuneup for the year's first major championship at Augusta National. Watson, who took the green jacket in 2012 and 2014, is defending champion at Riviera and also won in 2014 while Scott, who became the first Australian to win theRead more

Vicoli Lounge brings a taste of the French Riviera to Saudi Arabia

Alkhobar - Arab Today

Walking into the Vicoli Lounge in Alkhobar, it feels like one has been transported to a serene and chic boutique restaurant somewhere along the French Riviera. With opulent white interiors dotted with blue accents, wide windows, shimmering chandeliers, and an outdoor seating area to enjoy the pleasant weather, Vicoli Lounge is a perfect sanctuary in the middle of a longRead more

'Firecrackers' spark panic at French Riviera resort

Juan-les-Pins - AFP

A noise that sounded like gunfire sparked panic at a French Riviera resort as people rushed to flee what they believed was a terror attack, causing a number injuries, the fire service said. The noise was caused by firecrackers thrown from a car, local radio France Azur reported, adding that around 40 people were injured in the incident late SundayRead more

Big cat roars at Bonhams Monaco sale as the hammer falls

London - Arab Today

Rare race cars sold for extraordinary prices at Bonhams, led by the rare, highly original Le Mans Jaguar C-Type, sold for €7,245,000 (£5,715,580) The 1925 Bugatti Type 35 Grand Prix Two-Seater sold for €1,058,000 (£834,656), and the ex-Michael Schumacher/Nelson Piquet 1991-1992 Benetton B191/191B F1 Single seater soared to more than three-times estimate, achieving an unprecedented €1,058,000 (£834,656) An incredible €15.3Read more