Yemen talks could be delayed up to 3 months: FM
The dialogue is aimed at drawing up a new constitution for Yemen and preparing for elections in February.
Syria chemical disarmament team begins mission
Assad's departure is a key demand of the opposition, who insist it must be a pillar of a mooted Geneva peace conference.
Obama cancels Asia stops as shutdown hits Pacific pivot
Obama had hoped to use the trip to make progress in concluding initial talks on a Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact.
Egypt declines to 118th Position in the 2013-2014 Global Competitiveness Index
Egypt’s rank declined for the fifth year on a row, on a deterioration in the country’s performance in the basic requirements and efficiency enhancers.
Second stage of smartcard programme in the works: petroleum minister
Second stage implementation will follow delivery of smartcards to citizens and data entry
Ashton declares support for Egypt’s advancement: Amr Moussa
EU High Representative for Foreign Policy Catherine Ashton met with several political figures in Egypt Wednesday
A $7.2m legal win for Pinterest over cybersquatter
The company added that the defendant has applied to register Pinterest as a trademark in China, along with fellow social networking sites Twitter, Foursquare, and photo-sharing site Instagram.
Personal branding: gateway to a successful career
Self marketing has become key to standing out and having a professional impact on future employers
Kuwait jails writer for tweets ‘defaming’ ex-PM
The ruling stipulated that Wushaihi, who is also a television presenter, must start serving his jail term immediately, but that he could appeal the sentence.
UN Council agrees call for better Syria aid access
It calls on Assad's government "to take immediate steps to facilitate the expansion of humanitarian relief operations, and lift bureaucratic impediments and other obstacles."