World France's tax policy has 'reached limits of acceptability': EU chief BRUSSELS: France's fiscal policy has "reached the limits of acceptability", with high company taxes weighing on grow Published 11 Nov, 2013 11:15pm
Life & Style Feel in danger? Stay classy, buy a bulletproof suit TORONTO: A Canadian tailor is releasing a three-piece suit that has everything a danger-seeking 21st century executive c Published 11 Nov, 2013 11:04pm
Life & Style Justin Bieber breaks off concert due to food poisoning BUENOS AIRES: A Justin Bieber concert in Argentina ended on a sour note for many fans when the Canadian teen sensation a Published 11 Nov, 2013 10:54pm
Markets Euro rebounds after losses on ECB rate cut NEW YORK CITY: The euro rebounded Monday after last week's losses that came on the back of the European Central Bank Published 11 Nov, 2013 10:40pm
World Iranian musician kills indie band members in New York NEW YORK CITY: An Iranian musician allegedly opened fire on members of an Iranian rock band in New York overnight, murde Published 11 Nov, 2013 10:32pm
World IMF, Iran discuss need to beat inflation, grow economy WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund said Monday that it held high-level discussions with Iranian officials on th Published 11 Nov, 2013 10:00pm
Markets US stocks score small gains after strong rally NEW YORK CITY: US stocks ended modestly higher Monday as investors appeared to take a breather in a semi-holiday session Published 11 Nov, 2013 09:57pm
World Two minor earthquakes hit India's New Delhi NEW DELHI: Two minor earthquakes awoke residents of the Indian capital of New Delhi early Tuesday, shaking buildings but Published 11 Nov, 2013 09:53pm
Business & Finance Apple, Samsung to face off in court again on patents SAN FRANCISCO: Apple and Samsung return to a California court this week for another round in the blockbuster patent tria Published 11 Nov, 2013 09:31pm
Sports Hurricane De Villiers wrecks Pakistan for 4-1 win SHARJAH: AB de Villiers stormed to an unbeaten century to help South Africa beat Pakistan convincingly by 117 runs in th Published 11 Nov, 2013 07:00pm
Sports Hughes, Khawaja out of final England warm-up SYDNEY: Australian Ashes hopefuls Usman Khawaja and Phil Hughes were Monday withdrawn from the Cricket Australia Invitat Published 11 Nov, 2013 12:36am
Markets China's Oct oil demand steadies as refiners pump more BEIJING: China's implied oil demand inched up 0.3 percent in October from a year earlier, after dipping the previous Published 11 Nov, 2013 12:28am
Markets Dollar stands tall after jobs surprise keeps Fed taper in view SYDNEY: The US dollar held near two-month highs against a basket of major currencies early in Asia on Monday, having sta Published 11 Nov, 2013 12:12am
Markets Asian shares climb from 4-wk low, dollar up after US jobs surprise TOKYO: Asian shares edged away from a four-week low on Monday, and the dollar rose against the euro and yen as a surpris Published 11 Nov, 2013 12:03am
World Indian FM optimistic about China ties SYDNEY: Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid is optimistic about future relations with fellow Asian power China, with Published 10 Nov, 2013 11:52pm
Life & Style Miley Cyrus lights up a joint at EMA 2013 stage AMSTERDAM: US pop sensationalist Miley Cyrus took her publicity-seeking further still on Sunday by smoking a cannabis jo Published 10 Nov, 2013 11:44pm
Life & Style Storm Queen reigns at top of British singles chart LONDON: American dance act Storm Queen knocked rapper Eminem off the top of the British singles chart on Sunday with the Published 10 Nov, 2013 11:37pm
Life & Style Marvel-ous 'Thor' hammers box office rivals LOS ANGELES: Marvel superhero Thor hammered his rivals at the North American box office this weekend, estimated figures Published 10 Nov, 2013 10:06pm
World Toronto mayor pressured to quit after video rant TORONTO: Toronto's embattled Mayor Rob Ford faced mounting pressure Friday to quit, as his lawyer announced he was c Published 09 Nov, 2013 12:30am
World Miami Herald reporter arrested in Venezuela WASHINGTON: A Miami Herald journalist was arrested in Venezuela for unknown reasons while reporting on the country's Published 09 Nov, 2013 12:14am