Top News Pakistan army urges dialogue to resolve political crisis ISLAMABAD: Pakistan army on Wednesday called for dialogue to end five days of protests in Islamabad aimed at bringing do Published 19 Aug, 2014 08:07pm
Business & Finance Moody's downgrades four top South African banks JOHANNESBURG: Moody's downgraded the credit rating of four top South African banks Tuesday after the government bail Published 19 Aug, 2014 08:01pm
Markets European stock markets extend rebound LONDON: Europe's main stock markets rose on Tuesday, extending the previous day's surge as fears about the Ukrai Published 19 Aug, 2014 07:57pm
World Libya shuts TV stations taken over by Islamists BENGHAZI: Libyan authorities have decided to shut down two public television stations taken over by Islamist militias em Published 19 Aug, 2014 07:56pm
Business & Finance Steve Ballmer steps down from Microsoft board SAN FRANCISCO: Former Microsoft chief Steven Ballmer on Tuesday said he is stepping down as a member of the software gia Published 19 Aug, 2014 07:49pm
World UK police find 15 immigrants in truck in latest incident LONDON: Fifteen distressed immigrants were found in a truck in Britain on Tuesday, as a man was arrested on suspicion fo Published 19 Aug, 2014 07:44pm
Business & Finance Air France staff refuse to fly to Ebola-hit nations PARIS: Some Air France flight crews are refusing to board planes bound for Guinea, Sierra Leone and Nigeria over fears o Published 19 Aug, 2014 07:37pm
Business & Finance Standard Chartered fined $300mn over laundering controls NEW YORK: New York state's banking regulator hit Standard Chartered Bank with a $300 million fine and restrictions o Published 19 Aug, 2014 07:33pm
Markets Euro slips as Ukraine tensions ease NEW YORK: The euro softened Monday after a Berlin meeting between the foreign ministers of Ukraine and Russia helped low Published 18 Aug, 2014 10:19pm
Top News PTI lawmakers to resign in poll row ISLAMABAD: Opposition politician Imran Khan's party announced on Monday it is to renounce all its parliamentary seat Published 18 Aug, 2014 10:16pm
World Southern African leaders end summit urging greater co-operation HARARE: Southern African leaders ended a two-day summit on Monday resolving to develop their industries to boost regiona Published 18 Aug, 2014 09:57pm
Top News Liberia 'losing grip on Ebola' as hunt for patients goes on MONROVIA: Liberia was desperately searching for 17 Ebola patients Monday who fled an attack on a quarantine centre in th Published 18 Aug, 2014 09:54pm
Top News Obama hails Syria arms destruction, to remain vigilant WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama Monday hailed the destruction of Syria's chemical weapon stockpile, which was Published 18 Aug, 2014 09:49pm
Top News Obama promises 'long-term' strategy against IS WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama said on Monday that the United States has embarked on a long-term mission to defeat t Published 18 Aug, 2014 09:47pm
World Activists protest Brunei possible NY hotel purchase NEW YORK: A US gay rights group protested on Monday a possible purchase of New York's iconic Plaza Hotel by the sult Published 18 Aug, 2014 09:41pm
Markets US stocks rebound as Ukraine fears ease; Dow up 1.1pc NEW YORK: US stocks rebounded Monday from last week's Ukraine-linked setback as fears of a clash with Russia ebbed, Published 18 Aug, 2014 09:35pm
Markets US stocks rebound as Ukraine fears ease; Dow up 1.1 pc NEW YORK: US stocks rebounded on Monday from last week's Ukraine-linked setback as fears of a clash with Russia ebbe Published 18 Aug, 2014 09:32pm
World Elephant killings in Africa outpace births: study WASHINGTON: More elephants in Africa are being killed by poachers than are born each year, and the problem may be worse Published 18 Aug, 2014 08:04pm
Markets European stocks bounce as Ukraine fears ease LONDON: European stock markets rebounded sharply on Monday as traders breathed a sigh of relief over easing tensions in Published 18 Aug, 2014 07:56pm
Markets Oil slumps to 14-month low in poor start to week LONDON: Oil prices dived to a 14-month low on Monday, spurred by worries over soft global crude demand, abundant supplie Published 18 Aug, 2014 07:54pm