Middle East

  • Jan 22, 2009
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MIDDLE EAST: Hamas seeks engagement

Hamas leader Khaled Meshal yesterday called on European countries to deal with his movement,...

Middle East
  • Jan 21, 2009
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MIDDLE EAST: Insurance holds long-term potential

There has been a rapid increase in insurance market activity in some countries; however, the...

Middle East
  • Jan 19, 2009
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ISRAEL: Gaza ceasefires leave familiar challenges

Israeli ground forces today began to withdraw from parts of the Gaza Strip after Israel and Hamas...

Israel
  • Jan 16, 2009
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ISRAEL/MIDDLE EAST: Gaza fighting could diminish

An Israeli airstrike yesterday killed Hamas Interior Minister and politburo member Said Siyam,...

Middle East
  • Jan 7, 2009
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Nuclear renaissance faces challenge

Increases in the cost of borrowing and the availability of credit represent a major challenge for...

International
  • Jan 2, 2009
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EU/CZECH REPUBLIC: Prague takes the helm

The Czech Republic took over the rotating EU presidency yesterday, pledging that brokering a...

Czech Republic
  • Dec 30, 2008
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MIDDLE EAST: Muslim world angered, divided over Gaza

Rallies across the Muslim world in protest at Israel's campaign in Gaza, which has killed more...

Middle East
  • Dec 29, 2008
  • 6 min read

INTERNATIONAL: SWF definition focuses debate

To date there has been much confusion over SWF definitions. Yet achieving consensus on a...

International