Top News Iran steps up weapons lifeline to Syria's Assad UNITED NATIONS: Iran has significantly stepped up military support to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in recent months, Published 14 Mar, 2013 09:47pm
Top News Detroit emergency manager says hopes to avoid bankruptcy DETROIT: Michigan Governor Rick Snyder's selection for emergency financial manager of Detroit said on Thursday that he i Published 14 Mar, 2013 09:37pm
Business & Finance Mexico's Cemex launches $600mn bond: IFR MONTERREY: Mexico' Cemex , one of the world's biggest cement makers, on Thursday launched a 6-year $600 million bond, ac Published 14 Mar, 2013 08:41pm
Top News Two killed, several injured in Landhi blast IMAD-UDINKARACHI: Two people killed and several others have been injured in bomb blast in New Muzaffarabad, area of Land Published 14 Mar, 2013 08:32pm
Business & Finance Honda to recall 250,000 vehicles globally for braking problems TOKYO: Honda Motor Co Ltd will recall nearly 250,000 vehicles globally, including sedans, minivans and SUVs, due to brak Published 14 Mar, 2013 08:28pm
Markets How London's gold and silver prices are 'fixed' LONDON: London's gold and silver markets face the possibility of a probe alongside other benchmarks into price setting, Published 14 Mar, 2013 08:16pm
Business & Finance Red Bull maker says is target of blackmail VIENNA: The beverage and sports marketing giant Red Bull said on Thursday it was the target of a blackmail attempt by so Published 14 Mar, 2013 08:09pm
Top News US natgas futures end up 4 pct, hit 3-1/2 month high NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose nearly 4 percent on Thursday to a 3-1/2 month spot chart high, extending early gai Published 14 Mar, 2013 08:01pm
Markets Dow gains for 10th day, S&P 500 eyes record NEW YORK: The Dow Jones industrial average extended its recent winning streak to 10 days and the S&P 500 closed in o Published 14 Mar, 2013 07:48pm
Top News US lawmakers urge Obama to keep auto tariffs on Japan WASHINGTON: A group of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday urged President Barack Obama to insist on keeping a 2.5 percent Published 14 Mar, 2013 07:43pm
Markets TSX ends 1pc lower in broad selloff; BlackBerry surges TORONTO: Canada's main stock index fell sharply on Wednesday, ending down 1 percent as heavyweight banking and resource Published 13 Mar, 2013 11:22pm
Markets Soy drops on slowing demand for US exports; wheat rises CHICAGO: US soybean futures tumbled for a second straight day on Wednesday on slowing global demand for the remnants of Published 13 Mar, 2013 11:21pm
Top News US prices slip on stronger February retail sales NEW YORK: US Treasury debt prices slipped on Wednesday on news of stronger-than-expected retail sales in February, but n Published 13 Mar, 2013 11:20pm
Markets Brent crude falls on rising inventories, strong dollar NEW YORK: Brent crude fell on Wednesday on a larger-than-expected increase in US crude inventories, a firming dollar, an Published 13 Mar, 2013 11:19pm
Markets Dow at record again, ends higher for 9th day NEW YORK: US stocks edged up on Wednesday, with the Dow rising for the ninth straight session to another record, buoyed Published 13 Mar, 2013 11:17pm
Markets Gold falls on optimism over US economic improvement NEW YORK: Gold fell on Wednesday as a strong US retail sales report boosted optimism about the US economy and after pric Published 13 Mar, 2013 11:16pm
Markets Strong dollar, weak demand snap 4 days of gains NEW YORK: Commodities fell on Wednesday, snapping four straight days of gains, with a strong dollar and a general slowdo Published 13 Mar, 2013 11:14pm
Markets TSX down 1pc in broad selloff, BlackBerry surges TORONTO: Canada's main stock index fell sharply on Wednesday, coming off the 19-month high it reached a day earlier, as Published 13 Mar, 2013 11:07pm
Markets US cash crude differentials weaker as Brent/WTI spread narrows NEW YORK: US cash crude differentials weakened on Wednesday as oil futures eased and the spread between Brent and US cru Published 13 Mar, 2013 11:05pm
Markets Australia shares may tread water before employment data SYDNEY: Australian shares may lack momentum early on Thursday, caught between another record for US stocks and weaker co Published 13 Mar, 2013 11:04pm
Afghan Taliban target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes: Afghan defence ministry