DP World delays LSE dual listing, shares fall
DUBAI: Ports operator DP World, postponed plans to seek a dual listing on the London Stock Exchange in a surprise move on Monday, saying it needed to find an acceptable…
Basra oil exports partly recover from sandstorm
BAGHDAD: Oil exports from Iraq's southern oil hub of Basra partly recovered on Monday to 1.08 million barrels per day after disruption by a sandstorm over the past two days,…
Germany beats England 4-1 to reach WCup quarters
BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa: Germany was ruthless in advancing to World Cup quarterfinals Sunday, beating England 4-1 in a second-round match overshadowed by a glaring mistake from the referee. Thomas Mueller…
Argentina beats Mexico 3-1 at World Cup
JOHANNESBURG: Carlos Tevez scored two goals and Gonzalo Higuain added another Sunday to give Argentina a 3-1 win over Mexico and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. For the…
Spain gets stern test against Portugal and Ronaldo
CAPE TOWN, South Africa: Spain's golden generation faces its sternest World Cup test against Portugal on Tuesday, with Cristiano Ronaldo standing in the way of a spot in the quarterfinals.…
Paraguay, Japan chasing 1st last-8 WCup appearance
JOHANNESBURG: Japan's dead-ball prowess could hold the key to breaking down Paraguay's stingy defense as both World Cup underdogs chase a first appearance in the quarterfinals. The South Americans conceded…
Capello can't stop another England WCup flop
BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa: Legitimate goal or not, England flopped at the World Cup and it's not just the future of coach Fabio Capello that's in doubt. The 4-1 scoreline in…
Egypt, Sudan won't be forced to sign Nile treaty, say officials
ADDIS ABABA: Egypt and Sudan will not be forced into signing a new deal on the sharing of the Nile's waters, officials stressed Sunday at talks in Addis Ababa. The…
Don't lose Ukraine
WASHINGTON, DC: United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s visit to Ukraine on July 4-5 provides an important opportunity to reassure Ukrainians that the US remains committed to Ukraine’s sovereignty…
Palestine is open for business
WASHINGTON, DC: Almost everything about the second Palestine Investment Conference held in Bethlehem in early June, which I had the honor of attending as a member of President Barack Obama's…