Analysis

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah speaks in Riyadh

GCC: Can The Arab Gulf States Form A Political And Economic Union To Rival The EU And Shut Out Iran?

By Palash R. Ghosh | May 26, 2012 13:30 pm

The contemplated union of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain forms only one part of a potentially much wider alliance -- the political, military and economic integration of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which comprise Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman.

Domodedovo

Moscow’s Airport Battle: How The Kremlin Is Moving To Wrest Control Of A $5 Billion Facility From Oligarchs

By Daniel Tovrov | May 26, 2012 13:24 pm

It’s a showdown between the government and the private owners of Domodedovo Airport, with the former trying by many accounts to pry control of Russia's most lucrative airport away from the shadowy company that runs it.

US Stock Market

US Stocks - Time To 'Sell In May And Go Away'?

By Joseph Lazzaro | May 25, 2012 17:37 pm

You can't blame investors for feeling a bit squeamish regarding deploying new money in the U.S. stock market these days, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s (DJIA) recent slide from 13,300 to 12,450 unnerving even the most experienced institutional investors. Where’s the market headed in the next six months?.

Bank of Scotland

What Would An Independent Scotland Look Like?

By Palash R. Ghosh | May 25, 2012 13:53 pm

However, it remains far from certain that the Scottish public even wants independence.

Rafael Nadal

French Open 2012 Predictions, Preview: Nadal Favorite, But Djokovic, Federer With Chance To End Dominance

By Jason Le Miere | May 25, 2012 12:47 pm

After winning three titles on clay this year, Nadal heads to Roland Garros as favorite, but without the long-enjoyed air of invincibility.

Galaxy S 3 Specs and Features' Top Five Potential Problems

By Carlo Alejandro Fernandez | May 25, 2012 12:02 pm

It's not surprising that retailers and carriers are confirming the Samsung Galaxy S III's phenomenal pre-order figures. The Galaxy S 3 specs are apparently revolutionary, and the device is without a doubt the best Android smartphone to date. But the Galaxy S 3 is far from perfect.

Facebook IPO: Mark Zuckerberg Celebrates With Employees As Nasdaq Begins Trading

Facebook, ‘Titanic' Of IPOs, Could Poison Tech Company Pipeline

By David Zielenziger | May 25, 2012 05:49 am

Faced with the disastrous fallout from the initial public offering of Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), the No. 1 social network, other technology companies that had been waiting to go next may reconsider.

Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez

Why Jessica Sanchez Can’t Win Against Phillip Phillips, ‘Idol’ Expert Analyze

By Czarina Malleta | May 25, 2012 01:49 am

Many people believe that if American Idol was judged by sole talent alone, then Jessica Sanchez would have taken home the title and would be crying in sheer joy as confetti showers on stage. But usually, talent is not the deciding factor that is why experts say that Jessica had no chance in snagging the “Idol” crown against Phillip Phillips.

Luanda Attack

Angola: The Bloody 'Democracy' Of An Oil Republic

By Ryan Villarreal | May 24, 2012 19:56 pm

As soon as the door opened, 15 men -- armed with pistols, machetes and iron rods -- burst into the house and began beating the young Angolan musicians and activists who were known for protesting against government corruption and the use of violent tactics to suppress political dissent.

Six days after the company's IPO and two months after it acquired photo-sharing app company Instagram for $1 billion, Facebook debuted a photo app of its own on Thursday, called Facebook Camera. While Facebook Camera is the solution for casual Instagram u

Facebook Camera Review: Like Instagram, But More Relevant

By Dave Smith | May 24, 2012 17:21 pm

Six days after the company's IPO and two months after it acquired photo-sharing app company Instagram for $1 billion, Facebook debuted a photo app of its own on Thursday, called Facebook Camera. Here, we'll break down Facebook Camera, and evaluate whether or not the new app has added value over Instagram.

A boy sits looking over the Seyidka settlement for the famine stricken internally displaced people in Berkulan near Somalia's capital Mogadishu

August 20 In Somalia: A New Beginning, Or Another Failed Attempt?

By Jacey Fortin | May 24, 2012 15:07 pm

On Wednesday, Somalia's interim leaders agreed on a schedule to end the current transitional period. By August, they hope, a newly elected government will lead a unified Somalia away from its tumultuous past.

London Olympics Torch Design

Tokyo, Madrid, Istanbul Vie For Olympic (Pot Of) Gold

By Daniel Tovrov | May 24, 2012 14:13 pm

Do host cities make money?