Middle East

  • Feb 21, 2008
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Decoupling shifts demand growth

The US economy faces an inevitable slowdown in consumption demand growth. Unless that vacancy is...

International
  • Feb 20, 2008
  • 2 min read

LATIN AMERICA/MIDDLE EAST: Summit preparations begin

Thirty-two foreign ministers from Latin American and Arab League countries will begin a two-day...

Latin America
  • Feb 18, 2008
  • 6 min read

US/MIDDLE EAST: Arms sales pay few US policy dividends

US arms sales abroad generate obvious economic benefits at home, and contribute to job creation. ...

Middle East
  • Feb 11, 2008
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: LNG prices rise, rebalancing demand

Recent price rises have dented enthusiasm for LNG as an alternative imported energy source in Asia.

International
  • Jan 31, 2008
  • 2 min read

INDIA/INTERNATIONAL: Cable cuts damage internet links

Internet connections that have been affected by damage to undersea cables in the Mediterranean...

India
  • Jan 21, 2008
  • 2 min read

LEBANON: Moussa mediation ends in failure

Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa left Beirut yesterday at the end of his second visit to...

Lebanon
  • Jan 15, 2008
  • 2 min read

NETHERLANDS: Film about Islam sparks riot fears

The Public Prosecutor's Office today decided not to bring charges against the eleven...

Netherlands
  • Jan 11, 2008
  • 2 min read

US/MIDDLE EAST: Bush diplomacy skirts key issues

President George Bush yesterday maintained that any Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement required...

Middle East