US sees direct Mideast peace talks likely
WASHINGTON: The United States has a "strong belief" that direct peace talks…
Teenage marriage in Jordan stirs up debate
AMMAN: Wesal Jamil was 16 when her family arranged her marriage to…
Tunisian journalist arrested on release from hospital
TUNIS: Tunisian police Thursday arrested a prominent journalist convicted of threatening public…
Apple silent after Consumer Reports critique
SEATTLE: A decision by Consumer Reports against endorsing the latest iPhone because…
ADGAS sells rare spot naphtha, adds to high spot bbls
SINGAPORE: UAE's ADGAS sold 25,000 tons of rare spot naphtha for Aug.…
Asia Naphtha-Tasweeq slashes premiums for spot sales
SINGAPORE: Qatar's Tasweeq sold up to 100,000 tons of naphtha for second-half…
Pakistan’s slippery censorship slope
NEW YORK, New York: When it comes to determining what is appropriate…
Affordable green energy
COPENHAGEN: Public skepticism about global warming may be growing, but the scientific…
Youth without work
ROME: Among the many devastating effects of the current global financial crisis,…
Poised for growth in Tunisia
TUNIS: Tunisia's economy is set to enjoy a prolonged period of growth,…