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.

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.

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.

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?

Euro Greek exit

Call My Bluff: Greece Dares EU As It Edges Closer To 'Drachmageddon'

By Oliver Tree | May 24, 2012 12:56 pm

Greece, a country that accounts for less than 2 percent of the union's GDP, continues to wreak havoc among EU leaders as they plead and threaten the Mediterranean basket case to abide by a harsh medicine of tax rises, welfare cuts and liberalization.

Egypt Copt

Egypt’s Copts Vote - Between Islamists And A Hard Place

By Daniel Tovrov | May 24, 2012 06:14 am

With few presidential candidates on their side, who will Egypt's eight million Coptic Christians vote for?

HP CEO Margaret Whitman

HP: Is Whitman’s Ax As Big As IBM’s Gerstner’s?

By David Zielenziger | May 23, 2012 16:37 pm

Margaret Whitman, the new CEO of Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ), the No. 1 computer maker, decided to swing her ax Wednesday as the company reported dreadful second-quarter results.

Imagining The Real Deal

China And Hollywood Get Close As Chinese Company Buys AMC Theaters

By Yifei Zhang | May 22, 2012 11:11 am

As U.S. entertainment companies look for new opportunities in light of a stagnant home market, new partnerships with China are emerging, but the process of linking media worlds between the two countries is also a two-way street.

Facebook Nasdaq

Facebook IPO: Now That You Own Shares, 3 Key Signs To Look For

By David Zielenziger | May 21, 2012 09:16 am

Shareholders of Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), the No. 1 social network, are set to get the shares Tuesday, following Friday’s tumultuous first sales after the $16 billion initial public offering.