Vimpelcom expected to buy Orascom stake, Wind
MOSCOW/LONDON: Vimpelcom is set to unveil a $6.5 billion deal to buy…
Foreign films give isolated North Korea rare window on world
One of the world's most tightly-controlled societies got a rare glimpse of…
Hip hop sneaking into Mediterranean urban culture
A full house at Geneina Theater in Al-Azhar Park came together…
Kuwait commits $1 bln to AIA IPO, says source
HONG KONG: American International Group Inc received a $1 billion commitment from…
In break with past, Syria seeks World Bank financing
LATAKIA: Syria is seeking World Bank financing for infrastructure, a senior economic…
Iraq’s proven oil reserves rise to 143 bln barrels
BAGHDAD: Iraq said on Monday its proven oil reserves had risen to…
Pakistan floods curb food aid to Afghanistan, says UN
KABUL: Pakistan's devastating floods have interrupted delivery of food aid to neighboring…
Taliban attacks NATO supply trucks in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility Monday for a pre-dawn attack on…
Egypt’s Alcotexa sells 8,199 T cotton in past week
CAIRO: Egypt's Alexandria Cotton Exporters' Association (Alcotexa) committed to sell 8,199 tons…
Palestinians want to keep peace talks alive, says Mitchell
CAIRO: The Palestinians want peace talks with Israel to continue, a US…