World Brazilian police investigating rape of American during World Cup SAO PAULO: Police in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso are investigating the alleged rape of an American woman on Frida Published 14 Jun, 2014 07:33pm
Markets Gabon oil refinery output to fall in 2014 LIBREVILLE: Production from Gabon's state-run oil refining company is set to fall by one third to 600,000 tonnes thi Published 14 Jun, 2014 07:14pm
World Greek navy to fast-track long-delayed submarine order ATHENS: Greece's navy on Friday said it would complete a long-delayed submarine order that has sparked multi-billion Published 13 Jun, 2014 09:47pm
World 'Industrial scale poaching' threatens African elephants: CITES GENEVA: Entire elephant populations are dying out in many African countries due to poaching on a massive scale, wildlife Published 13 Jun, 2014 09:41pm
Business & Finance Another BNP exec departs under US pressure: sources NEW YORK: Another top BNP Paribas executive has resigned as the French bank tries to satisfy US regulators seeking to pu Published 13 Jun, 2014 09:36pm
Markets Yen slips as BoJ calls for more reform in Tokyo WASHINGTON: The yen slipped against the dollar and euro Friday after Bank of Japan governor Haruhiko Kuroda called for t Published 13 Jun, 2014 09:29pm
Top News US will help but Iraq must mend divisions WASHINGTON: The United States may take military action to support Baghdad in its battle against Rebels but only if Iraq Published 13 Jun, 2014 09:26pm
World US kicks off evaluation of offshore oil, gas leases WASHINGTON: The US Department of the Interior took its first steps on Friday to develop the next five-year schedule of o Published 13 Jun, 2014 09:09pm
Markets US stocks finish higher despite Iraq fears NEW YORK: US stocks on Friday finished higher as investors weighed the implications of escalating sectarian violence in Published 13 Jun, 2014 09:04pm
World EU Barroso offers Putin opening on Ukraine BRUSSELS: European Commission head Jose Manuel Barroso told Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday he was willing to in Published 13 Jun, 2014 09:01pm
Top News Ukraine drives out rebels, braces for Russian gas cut KIEV: Resurgent Ukrainian forces hoisted the national flag over a strategic rebel-held port on Friday while the embattle Published 13 Jun, 2014 07:54pm
Top News Iran FM warns against scuttling nuclear deal WASHINGTON: Iran's foreign minister warned critics on Friday not to let "illusions" about his country's nuclear Published 13 Jun, 2014 07:48pm
Top News China Eastern to buy 80 Boeing 737s WASHINGTON: US aerospace giant Boeing said on Friday that China Eastern Airlines has agreed to buy 80 737 aircraft, its Published 13 Jun, 2014 07:35pm
Markets European stocks slide on spreading Iraq unrest LONDON: European stock markets closed in the red on Friday, with airlines hit hard by higher oil prices caused by spread Published 13 Jun, 2014 07:30pm
Business & Finance Busy high-grade week ends with signs of fatigue NEW YORK: The US high-grade market racked up nearly US$29bn in issuance this week, though as the days progressed there w Published 13 Jun, 2014 07:27pm
World Argentine inflation eases in May, remains high BUENOS AIRES: Argentine inflation eased to 1.4 percent in May from 1.8 percent in April, marking the fourth consecutive Published 13 Jun, 2014 07:26pm
World Brazil gets in the World Cup swing as protests quiet down SAO PAULO: World Cup fever gathered steam across Brazil on Friday as fans streamed to a second day of matches and violen Published 13 Jun, 2014 07:18pm
Markets South Africa rand touches 3-month low JOHANNESBURG: South Africa's rand briefly touched a three-month low against the dollar on Friday after ratings agenc Published 13 Jun, 2014 07:14pm
World California poised to fund high-speed rail SACRAMENTO: California will spend $250 million on a controversial high speed rail project, fund pre-school for low-incom Published 13 Jun, 2014 07:12pm
Business & Finance UK house prices rise more than expected LONDON: British house prices rose faster than expected in May but are likely to increase less over the next year as tigh Published 11 Jun, 2014 11:21pm