Yemen FM confirms US strikes on Qaeda
DUBAI: Yemen's foreign minister acknowledged the United States has launched attacks on Al-Qaeda in his country in an interview published on Thursday, the first confirmation from Sanaa of a US…
Sudanese migrant killed on Egypt border with Israel
EL-ARISH: Egyptian police shot and killed a Sudanese man, and arrested two others, as they tried to cross the border illegally into Israel, a security official said on Thursday. The…
US soldier in war crimes probe killed Iraqis, says report
WASHINGTON: A US soldier already facing murder charges for allegedly killing Afghan civilians is also linked to the 2004 deaths of several unarmed Iraqi soldiers, The Washington Post reported Wednesday.…
Egypt GDP seen growing slightly faster this year
CAIRO: Egypt's economy is seen growing slightly faster this fiscal year than previously thought and should outpace most economies in the Gulf region thanks largely to rising consumption and foreign…
US, European diplomats strive to save Mideast peace talks
JERUSALEM: US envoy George Mitchell and EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton converged on Israel and the Palestinian territories Thursday in a bid to rescue peace talks on the verge…
Regional Football World Cup coverage jammed from Jordan, says report
LONDON: Coverage of this year's World Cup football finals in South Africa by the Al-Jazeera satellite television was jammed from Jordan, Britain's Guardian newspaper reported in its Thursday edition. "Mysterious…
Oil rises to near $77 on unexpected US supply fall
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose to near $77 a barrel Wednesday in Asia after a report showed US crude supplies dropped last week, suggesting demand may be improving. Benchmark crude for…
Etisalat bids to buy 46 pct in Kuwait’s Zain, says TV
DUBAI: Emirates Telecommunications Corp (Etisalat) has offered to buy 46 percent of Kuwait's Zain, CNBC Arabiya said on Wednesday, in a deal that would be worth $11.8 billion. Etisalat had…
EU imposes new duties on Iran, Pakistan, UAE plastics
BRUSSELS: The European Union imposed new duties on plastics from Iran, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, saying the three were illegally subsidizing exports to Europe's growing soft-drinks…
Burma’s democratic charade
PRAGUE: On Nov. 7, when Burma’s first general election for almost two decades is to be held, a well-rehearsed script will play out. The country’s ruling generals will twist what…