Rights group says democracies ignore abuses
BRUSSELS: Democracies around the world are turning a blind eye to abuses by repressive regimes, opting for improved relations rather than condemning rights violations and curtailing aid, Human Rights Watch…
Naimi says speculation a worry, oil demand to rise
RIYADH: This year could mark a turning point for oil demand as use in emerging countries catches up with the developed world, top exporter Saudi Arabia said on Monday, while…
Dubai: Building recovery
By Oxford Business Group Dubai’s construction sector is still dealing with the fallout of the global recession. Some segments are experiencing gathering momentum while others may have to look beyond…
Obama to push faster recovery, more jobs
WASHINGTON: Political engines are revving up for the 2012 presidential election and the sound of one of those, President Barack Obama's, will be heard above all others Tuesday night in…
Kuwait MPs aim to quiz minister on ‘torture’ death
KUWAIT CITY: Three opposition MPs on Monday filed to question the Kuwaiti interior minister in parliament over the death of a man in a police station allegedly as a result…
Najib Mikati tipped as new Lebanon PM
BEIRUT: Former premier Najib Mikati was tipped on Monday as the favorite candidate to be appointed Lebanon prime minister after securing the backing of the powerful Iranian-backed Hezbollah and its…
Iran hangs two activists held in 2009 election demos
TEHRAN: Iran hanged on Monday two activists it said were members of an exiled group and who had joined protests against the result of the 2009 presidential poll, despite Washington…
New attack on Shia pilgrims kills 6 in Iraq
BAGHDAD: A car bomb killed six pilgrims Monday in the latest deadly attack on Shias headed to mark religious rituals in a holy Iraqi city, police and hospital officials said.…
The strange rebirth of American leadership
bY Kenneth Weisbrode FLORENCE: At the recent annual meetings of the American Economic Association, there was widespread pessimism about the future of the United States. “The age of American predominance…
Breaking, not engaging, the region
By Rime Allaf It is said that repeating an action but still expecting different results, despite proof of the contrary, is a sure sign of insanity. With its strange attitude…