A new approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
SYRACUSE: Although the clash between the US and Israeli governments about the Israeli government's planned housing expansion in east Jerusalem may be abating, the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is…
US 'encouraged' by Middle East envoy's meetings
WASHINGTON: The White House said Monday it was "encouraged" by "productive" talks with Middle East leaders held by US envoy George Mitchell, amid a flurry of diplomacy aimed at reviving…
Iraq's West Qurna to hit 120,000 bpd in 2012
KUWAIT: Production at Iraq's West Qurna phase two oilfield will hit 120,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2012, a senior executive from Norway's Statoil said on Tuesday. Statoil along with…
Iran gives Shell, Repsol a week to decide on Pars
TEHRAN: Iran has given Royal Dutch Shell and Repsol one week to decide on their involvement in the South Pars gas field, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported on Monday.…
Turkey says Iran can export gas to Switzerland
ANKARA: Iran may export gas to Switzerland via Turkey in exchange for a transit fee to Ankara if it does so, Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz told Reuters on Monday.…
UAE economy to grow by 2.5 pct in 2010, says minister
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates on Monday cut its growth forecast for this year, with Economy Minister Sultan bin Saeed Al-Mansouri saying the economy would expand by…
Zidan fears for future after injury
CAIRO: A cruciate ligament complaint is naturally annoying but Borussia Dortmund's Mohamed Zidan looked very worried, apparently more than expected, when he was asked about the serious injury he sustained…
After decades of underinvestment, Islam's holiest city is finally getting an airport
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia's legislature has approved plans to build an international airport outside Islam's holiest city in an effort to cater to more than two million pilgrims who visit the…
Indian megastar Bachchan reveals serious liver condition
Veteran Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday sought to reassure fans about his health after revealing he was suffering from cirrhosis of the liver and needed regular medical check-ups. Bachchan,…
