UN report sees $1.45tn global warming cost: media
The trilogy is the IPCC's first great overview of the causes and effects of global warming, and options for dealing with it, since 2007.
Saudi hits back at Russia criticism on Syria arms
AFP – Saudi Arabia has hit back at Russian criticism of its reported plans to supply shoulder-launched missiles to Syrian rebels, saying it was Moscow’s support for Damascus that was…
Egyptian foreign ministry accuses US of ‘double standards’ on human rights
Foreign ministry reacts to annual US report on human rights
Total looking at building big petrochemical unit in Iraq
Total wants to boost its refinery and chemicals activities in the Middle East and Asia, where it sees better long-term prospects than in Europe, where competition is pressuring margins.
Turkey passes law to shut schools run by Erdogan arch-rival
The row between Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his former ally, cleric Fethullah Gulen, erupted in November when government first floated the idea of shutting down the schools, a…
Fahmy meets OIC head
Foreign minister and OIC secretary general discuss issues affecting Muslims around the world
No need to panic over Ukraine economy: IMF’s Lagarde
The revolt led to Moscow canceling a much-needed $15bn loan to the country after only $3bn had been disbursed, leaving Kiev with little cash in its coffers and dwindling foreign…
NGO criticises prosecution of Shi’a
The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights said it is deeply concerned by a recent court sentencing of a Shi’a citizen to five years in prison
Support for journalists detained in Egypt continues to mount
Protests held in 40 locations worldwide as trial for Al Jazeera staff faces delays
Morsi espionage case postponed as defence requests new judges
Muslim Brotherhood accuses judges of bias