UN chief call to reform anti-gay laws a challenge to Africa
LILONGWE: UN chief Ban Ki-moon persuaded Malawi's president to pardon a gay couple jailed for holding a wedding, but his call to reform anti-gay laws poses a challenge to most…
Saudi company studies US addiction aid for Muslims
DETROIT: Mohammed Al-Turaiki left his traditional Saudi Arabian headdress behind in favor of a blazer and sweater as he made the rounds at one of the United States' oldest addiction…
Israeli PM hoping for warmer White House welcome
TORONTO: When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the White House on Tuesday, he'll be hoping for a warmer welcome this time, indicating that the worst spat in decades…
US and Libya Ink Free Trade Agreement
Tripoli: The United States and Libya have signed a trade and investment agreement aimed at easing economic cooperation between the two countries, culminating two years of intensive diplomatic negotiations. The…
Changing Landscape in Kuwait
KUWAIT: Demand for commercial real estate took a major hit in Kuwait during the financial crisis as corporate looked to downsize operations and cut costs. As the economy rebounds and…
UAE econ growth to quicken, no major debt hit seen
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates' economic growth is expected to accelerate to up to 3.2 percent this year and no further major restructuring of Dubai debt is seen, the Gulf…
Oman Oil buys 30 pct stake in Vale Omani subsidiary
MUSCAT: Oman Oil Company, the state investment arm of the non-OPEC producer, signed an agreement to buy 30 percent of a subsidiary of Brazil's Vale in the Gulf Arab state,…
NPT meet agrees on steps on nuclear-free Mideast
UNITED NATIONS: In a breakthrough after a decade of deadlock, the Non-Proliferation Treaty's 189 nations proposed new steps Friday towards nuclear disarmament and making the Middle East free of atomic…
Six Palestinians killed in Gaza smuggling tunnel blast
GAZA CITY: Six Palestinians were killed and 12 others injured as a Gaza smuggling tunnel collapsed after contraband gas canisters exploded on Saturday, medics in the coastal enclave said. The…
Aid ships poised to defy Gaza blockade
GAZA CITY: convoy of ships containing pro-Palestinian activists and aid destined for the blockaded Gaza Strip on Sunday prepared to steam south from Cyprus towards Israeli naval vessels determined to…