Markets Euro sharply trims losses against US dollar NEW YORK: The euro currency sharply pared its losses against the US dollar in late afternoon trade on Tuesday.The euro t Published 19 Mar, 2013 09:07pm
World Saudi Arabia says arrests 18 in spying investigation RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that 18 people, including one Iranian, one Lebanese citizen and 16 Saudis, had been Published 19 Mar, 2013 09:04pm
Top News After Cyprus vote, ECB says ready to offer liquidity within rules BERLIN: The European Central Bank said on Tuesday after Cypriot lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected a key element of a pro Published 19 Mar, 2013 08:55pm
Markets Corn futures at six-week peak on snug stocks, strong cash CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) corn futures rose 1 percent on Tuesday, the biggest one-day advance in a week, to Published 19 Mar, 2013 08:49pm
Top News US natgas futures end up for 5th day, front hits 17-month high NEW YORK: US natural gas futures ended higher on Tuesday for a fifth day, with below normal temperatures this week and e Published 19 Mar, 2013 08:30pm
Markets Brent oil falls 2 pct to 3-month low on Cyprus fears NEW YORK: Brent crude oil fell 2 percent to a three-month low under $108 a barrel on Tuesday as uncertainty over a bailo Published 19 Mar, 2013 08:24pm
Business & Finance Bank of Canada to buy back up to C$1bn of bonds TORONTO: The Bank of Canada said on Tuesday it plans to buy back up to C$1 billion ($973.28 million) of bonds from up to Published 19 Mar, 2013 08:19pm
Business & Finance Nvidia unveils virtual graphics server in push beyond PCs SAN JOSE: Chipmaker Nvidia on Tuesday unveiled a server product that allows multiple individuals to virtually connect th Published 19 Mar, 2013 08:14pm
Top News Petrobras committed to investment-grade debt, no stock sale RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA and its board of directors are committed to mainta Published 19 Mar, 2013 08:04pm
Top News Finnish govt to cut 2013 growth forecast -report HELSINKI: Finland's finance ministry is set to cut its forecast for the country's gross domestic product in 2013, urging Published 19 Mar, 2013 07:59pm
World Blasts at Nigeria bus park kill at least 20 KANO: A series of blasts targeting buses full of passengers in Nigeria's second city of Kano killed at least 20 people o Published 18 Mar, 2013 11:10pm
Top News US oil gains on hopes Cyprus impact limited NEW YORK: US oil prices rose modestly Monday on hopes that the controversy over a bank depositor tax included in the EU- Published 18 Mar, 2013 11:03pm
World Wanted DR Congo rebel surrenders to US embassy in Kigali KIGALI: Democratic Republic of Congo rebel Bosco Ntaganda, wanted by the International Criminal Court for a string of al Published 18 Mar, 2013 10:58pm
Top News US welcomes Albania offer to resettle Iran exiles WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday welcomed an offer from Albania to take in 210 members of an Iranian opposition Published 18 Mar, 2013 10:53pm
Life & Style Sao Paulo launches summer fashion week SAO PAULO: Sao Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW), Latin America's premier style event, starts Monday, with 25 designers set to s Published 18 Mar, 2013 10:51pm
World British parties strike deal on new press watchdog LONDON: Britain's newspapers on Monday vowed to scrutinise a deal struck by politicians on a tough new press regulator, Published 18 Mar, 2013 10:16pm
Life & Style Electronic Arts chief out as earnings ebb SAN FRANCISCO: Electronic Arts on Monday announced that chief executive John Riccitiello is stepping down and that the U Published 18 Mar, 2013 10:12pm
Top News India seen cutting rates to boost growth MUMBAI: India's central bank is expected to cut interest rates for a second time this year on Tuesday in an effort to ki Published 18 Mar, 2013 10:07pm
Top News Eurozone says ditch Cyprus tax grab on smallest accounts BRUSSELS: The eurozone told Cyprus on Monday to ditch the part of a hugely controversial 5.8-billion-euro grab on saving Published 18 Mar, 2013 10:05pm
Markets Euro plummets on Cyprus bailout turmoil NEW YORK: The euro sank against other major currencies Monday after the proposed bailout for Cyprus, including a steep t Published 18 Mar, 2013 10:03pm