World Japanese businessman thanks Italy with pyramid ROME: A Japanese businessman whose donation helped restore an ancient Roman pyramid said it was a way of thanking Italy Published 15 Jul, 2014 07:26pm
Business & Finance Qatar Airways seeks compensation over 'disappointing' A380 delay FARNBOROUGH: Qatar Airways is demanding compensation from Airbus for failing to deliver its A380 aircraft on time, the a Published 15 Jul, 2014 07:11pm
Top News Israel to 'expand, intensify' Gaza campaign: Netanyahu JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged Tuesday to ramp up Israel's military campaign against Gaza, aft Published 15 Jul, 2014 07:10pm
Top News BRICS create development bank, based in Shanghai FORTALEZA: The BRICS group of emerging powers launched a $50 billion development bank Tuesday to be based in Shanghai an Published 15 Jul, 2014 07:09pm
Top News Extension of Iran talks deadline 'highly probable': diplomat VIENNA: An extension of Sunday's deadline to strike a nuclear deal between Iran and world powers is now "highly prob Published 15 Jul, 2014 07:08pm
Top News F-35 fighter will not take part in British air show: US WASHINGTON: The US military will not send F-35 fighter jets to take part in the Farnborough air show in Britain as plann Published 15 Jul, 2014 07:07pm
Business & Finance Nigerian govt revenues fall to 784.9bn naira LAGOS: Nigerian government revenues fell 7 percent month-on-month to 784.9 billion naira in June from 844 billion naira Published 15 Jul, 2014 07:06pm
Top News Military plane 'likely' shot down from Russia: Ukraine DAVYDO-MYKILSKE: Ukrainian forces hunted for the crew of a downed military plane on Monday after Kiev said the aircraft Published 14 Jul, 2014 10:25pm
Markets Solid Citigroup earnings, M&A power US stocks higher NEW YORK: US stocks scored solid gains on Monday, lifted by Citigroup's better-than-expected earnings and a rash of Published 14 Jul, 2014 10:18pm
Markets European markets get week off to a strong start LONDON: European equities got off to a strong start on Monday, with London boosted by Shire Pharmaceuticals' backing Published 14 Jul, 2014 10:15pm
Top News Hague steps down as foreign secretary LONDON: Britain's William Hague announced his resignation as foreign secretary to become leader of the lower house o Published 14 Jul, 2014 10:02pm
Markets Dollar avoids big moves ahead of Yellen testimony NEW YORK: The dollar on Monday avoided large moves against other major currencies ahead of jam-packed Tuesday that inclu Published 14 Jul, 2014 09:59pm
Markets Stocks recover on Citi news, dollar steady NEW YORK: The dollar traded near break-even and global equity markets rose on Monday, lifted by Citigroup's earnings Published 14 Jul, 2014 09:04pm
World Mexico president signs telecoms reform rules into law MEXICO CITY: Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on Monday signed into law new rules for the telecommunications and bro Published 14 Jul, 2014 09:00pm
World Egypt proposes Tuesday ceasefire in Israel-Gaza fighting CAIRO: Egypt proposed an initiative on Monday aimed at stopping fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaz Published 14 Jul, 2014 08:57pm
Top News Draghi says appreciated euro risk to recovery STRASBOURG: A stronger euro exchange rate is a risk to the sustainability of the euro zone recovery.European Central Ban Published 14 Jul, 2014 08:51pm
Business & Finance Bond prices slip on prospects of hawkish Yellen comments NEW YORK: US Treasuries prices edged lower on Monday on expectations that Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen could take Published 14 Jul, 2014 08:38pm
Top News Brazil interested in Russian air defences: Rousseff BRASILIA: Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff told her Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday that Brasilia was kee Published 14 Jul, 2014 07:12pm
World UN evacuates as deadly clashes sever Libya air links TRIPOLI: The United Nations announced Monday that it was evacuating its remaining staff from Libya, after deadly clashes Published 14 Jul, 2014 07:08pm
World Church of England women toast right to be bishops with champagne YORK: Popping champagne corks, hugging and crying, women priests toasted victory on Monday after the Church of England v Published 14 Jul, 2014 07:07pm