Loew lauds German strength after fightback
PORT ELIZABETH: Joachim Loew hailed Germany's spirit after they came from behind to defeat Uruguay 3-2 in a thrilling game on Saturday and secure third place at the World Cup.…
It’s just the beginning, say proud Uruguayans
PORT ELIZABETH: Uruguay's players heralded a new era for the two-time World Cup winners in the wake of their 3-2 defeat by Germany in the third place match here. While…
Smooth ride for South Africa’s World Cup
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa overcame years of skepticism about its ability to host the World Cup, pulling off the four-week tournament without major incident and showing off the nation's modern face.…
Saudi probes 11-year oil smuggling operation: report
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is investigating a smuggling operation that illegally exported discount-priced oil to Europe for more than 11 years, the Saudi newspaper Okaz reported on Saturday. Unnamed companies had…
Dubai World property arm sells off Malaysia stake
DUBAI: A property arm of struggling state conglomerate Dubai World is backing out of a plan to build luxury homes in Malaysia as it looks to shore up its finances.…
Kuwait: Feeling the heat
KUWAIT: For a country that holds around 8 percent of global oil reserves, it may be difficult to believe that Kuwait faces domestic power concerns. Kuwaitis have been experiencing record…
UAE high-flying airlines to create 60,000 new jobs: report
DUBAI: Emirates and Etihad, the two major carriers of the United Arab Emirates, plan to create almost 60,000 new jobs over the next decade to meet their rapid growth, a…
Iran to review woman’s stoning verdict
TEHRAN: The lawyer for an Iranian widow sentenced to be stoned to death for an adultery conviction expressed cautious optimism Saturday after Iran said it will review the decision, which…
Iran Guards profiting from sanctions: Karroubi
TEHRAN: Opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi has said Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards back sanctions against Tehran as they make "astronomical profits" from the punitive measures, a website said on Sunday. "I…
UN force under pressure four years after Lebanon war
BEIRUT: Four years after a devastating war between Israel and Hezbollah, the UN forces keeping them apart in southern Lebanon are under mounting strain amid fears of a fresh conflict…