US envoy in new talks with Palestinian president
RAMALLAH: US envoy George Mitchell and Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Wednesday…
Godard blames Greeks for Cannes no-show
Film legend Jean-Luc Godard, known to some simply as "God", disappointed his…
Iranian director at Cannes slams crackdown on art at home
Iran's Abbas Kiarostami premiered his new film at Cannes Tuesday and used…
Toyota to recall 11,500 Lexus vehicles
TOKYO: Toyota said Wednesday it would recall 11,500 Lexus vehicles worldwide because…
Nigeria's Sambo, an architect drawn into politics
ABUJA: Namadi Sambo, confirmed by Nigerian lawmakers on Tuesday as the oil-rich…
Miss USA courts controversy with pole-dancing, Muslim faith
CHICAGO: The controversy began as soon as the glittery diamond tiara was…
Malaysia urges Muslim nations to promote Islamic finance
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Wednesday urged Muslim countries to lead the way in…
Nigerian MP quizzed on marriage to 13-year-old Egyptian girl
ABUJA: A Nigerian senator, under fire for marrying a 13-year-old Egyptian girl,…
Emirati woman tried for having sex before gang rape: report
ABU DHABI: An Emirati woman who had complained to police that she…
Michael Douglas in 'Wall Street' crashes Cannes
Michael Douglas and Oliver Stone stormed the Cannes film festival with their…