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Security Council To Meet On Syria; Regime Blames Massacre On Rebel 'Terrorists'

Sun, 27 May 2012 09:15:22 EDT

The U.N. Security Council is to meet Sunday afternoon to discuss the Houla massacre in Syria, diplomats said.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Canada Release Date Tipped in Ad, Pre-orders Available [REPORT]

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:10:46 EDT

As Europe prepares to get its hands on the Samsung Galaxy S3 on May 29, the U.S and Canada have only been given a tentative "summer" release date. However, an ad spotted by MobileSyrup has revealed that the phone will be released in Canada on June 20, with pre-orders starting now.

Prada Embarks on Ambitious Expansion Plan

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:53:58 EDT

Italian fashion brand label Prada SpA is about to embark on an ambitious expansion rollout in the next three years mainly to pursue the promising income from the BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India and China) as well as from countries in the Persian Gulf.

Stock index futures point to lower start

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:56:02 EDT

Stock index futures pointed to a lower opening on Wall Street on Thursday, with futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones down 0.4 percent, while Nasdaq 100 contracts had shed 0.5 percent at 0827 GMT.

Prada to Expand in Emerging Markets, to Open 260 Stores in Three Years

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:51:11 EDT

Prada unaffected by eurozone crisis or Chinese slowdown.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Released in Dubai a Week Early, Price: $666 [REPORT]

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:41:30 EDT

Millions of people have pre-ordered the Samsung Galaxy S3; eagerly awaiting its release on May 29, but various reports suggest that the phone has already been released in Dubai.

Donors pledge $4 billion aid to Qaeda-hit Yemen

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:35:02 EDT

Saudi Arabia and Western and Gulf states pledged more than $4 billion in aid to Yemen at a Riyadh conference two days after more than 90 Yemeni soldiers were killed in a suicide attack, deepening concerns about al Qaeda's presence in the country.

LSE Shares Tumble as Italian Banks Dump Stakes in Stock Exchange Group

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:02:48 EDT

London Stock Exchange shares dive after Italy's UniCredit and Intesa Sanpaolo confirm stake sale

Italy's UniCredit, Intesa selling stakes in LSE

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:07:02 EDT

Italian banks UniCredit and Intesa Sanpaolo said they were selling their combined 11.5 percent stake in the London Stock Exchange , as they both move to shed non-core assets and strengthen capital.

Tokyo Skytree: World’s Tallest Tower and Japan’s New Landmark Opens [VIDEO/PHOTOS]

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:09:57 EDT

Tokyo Skytree, at 634 metres, replaces the Canton Tower in China, which is 600 metres tall.

Caspian Sea Yields Oil, Iran Discovers Anew

Sun, 20 May 2012 22:30:32 EDT

For the first time ever after more than a century, Iran discovered oil in the waters of the Caspian Sea, state-run FARS news agency reported.

Aishwarya Rai’s Baby: Daddy Abhishek Finally Confirms Beti B's Name

Sat, 19 May 2012 03:55:25 EDT

After six months of speculation Beti B's name is officially confirmed. Daddy Abhishek Bachchan has finally mentioned his baby daughter's name. Since the day Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's daughter was born she has been known as Beti B, but now she is formally been named "Aaradhya Bachchan".

Ayrault By Any Other Name: New French PM Is A Vulgar Term In Arabic

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:11:19 EDT

Brand new French President François Hollande has already made his first foreign policy blunder: appointing Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, whose name will spark derisive snickering all across the Middle East.

Virgin Atlantic Clears Cell Phone Usage For Takeoff, But It Will Cost You

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:26:28 EDT

If the Sir Richard Branson ice cubes aren't enough, Virgin Atlantic is giving travelers another reason to choose their airline - cell phone use has been cleared for takeoff by the company. The downfall? It will cost you.

Hunt for Yasser Arafat’s 'Corrupt' Former Advisor Mohammed Rashid

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:16:55 EDT

The former financial adviser of the late Yasser Arafat is being sought abroad on suspicion of corruption and embezzlement.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Baby: Will Beti B Make Her Debut At Cannes?

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:05:25 EDT

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Bachchan will not break the 10 year old tradition of walking on the red carpet at the 65th Cannes Film Festival. The actress recently confirmed that she will attend the international film festival for a cause and will be accompanied by her six-month-old daughter.

Dubai Sex in Taxi Lands Naked Briton Rebecca Black in Prison

Wed, 16 May 2012 04:42:11 EDT

A recruitment consultant, Rebecca Black, was thrown in a jail cell in Dubai after being accused of having sex in the back of a taxi.

Pakistan Signals Rapprochement, May End Blockade On Afghan Route For NATO

Tue, 15 May 2012 05:58:37 EDT

The Pakistani government is considering reopening its Afghan border to NATO troop supplies, ahead of the military alliance's summit.

Al-Qaida’s ‘Body Bombs’ increase Fears of Global Attacks by Master Bomb-Maker Ibrahim Hassan Tali al-Asiri

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:17:29 EDT

Al-Qaida in Yemen is planning to defy security checks across the world by implanting explosives within suicide bombers' bodies.

MetaTrader 5 Platform Linked to Integral FX Grid

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:53:47 EDT

MetaTrader 5 Platform Linked to Integral FX Grid

RIM To Launch 15 BlackBerry Premium Stores In India

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:34:44 EDT

Research in Motion (RIM) has reportedly set its eyes on India and other growing Asian markets.

MetaTrader 5 Integrated With Integral’s FX Grid

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:13:17 EDT

MetaQuotes Software Corp, a developer of software applications for financial markets, Monday announced the integration of its MetaTrader 5 Forex Trading Platform with Integral Development Corp's FX Grid.

French Spiderman Conquers France’s Tallest Skyscraper: A Look at his Other Daredevil Climbs [SLIDESHOW]

Sun, 13 May 2012 11:34:29 EDT

Alain Robert, nicknamed the French Spiderman climbed the tallest building in Paris, the first skyscraper with the permission of its owner.

Mother’s Day 2012: A Look at New Moms & To-be-Moms in Bollywood [PHOTOS]

Sat, 12 May 2012 05:57:46 EDT

From Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to Lara Dutta Bhupathi, Celina Jaitley, Shilpa Shetty, Twinkle Khanna, and Amrita Arora here’s a look at Bollywood’s new moms and moms-to-be.

Qatar buys "major" stake in oil giant Shell

Fri, 11 May 2012 05:56:02 EDT

Qatar is continuing its overseas buying spree, snapping up a stake in Royal Dutch Shell and reportedly also eyeing a chunk of Italian oil major ENI .

Dubai Camel Race Fiddle: Three Men Jailed for Stun Gun in Robot Jockey Plot

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:25:06 EDT

Trio jailed for rigging up stun gun to racing camel to make it run faster.

Crazy Juke-R Race Car Destroys Dubai Supercars in "Desert Nemesis" Video - And You Can Buy It

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:59:44 EDT

The wicked little Juke-R – the unholy offspring of a Nissan Juke mated to GT-R engine – can tear up the track at speeds up to 160 mph and recently starred in its own noir themed movie “Desert Nemesis” as it faced off under the able hand of driver Lucas Ordonez against Dubai racing master Salah Salahuddin’s stable of supercars.

Dubai sukuk to fund airport expansion: Sheikh Ahmed

Tue, 01 May 2012 08:14:02 EDT

Dubai will employ $1.25 billion raised through an Islamic bond last week to fund the expansion of its airport and sees no risk to repaying creditors at its flagship conglomerate Dubai World on time, a top Dubai official told Reuters on Tuesday.

One World Trade Center Eclipses Empire State as New York's Tallest Building

Tue, 01 May 2012 05:01:10 EDT

1 WTC builders celebrate installing 100th floor on way to Twin Towers successor becoming highest building in US.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Baby: Beti B Did Not Appear On 'Oprah’s Next Chapter'

Tue, 01 May 2012 05:01:08 EDT

All hopes of seeing Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Beti B on Oprah Winfrey's "Next Chapter" are dashed. When Winfrey visited India to film an episode of her new show there were rumors that the American chat show queen will introduce the smallest member of the Bachchan's family to the world on her show.

RBS sees no issues with $60 billion Gulf 2012 refinancing needs

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:21:02 EDT

Royal Bank of Scotland expects Gulf borrowers to have no significant problems overcoming a refinancing hump this year that the bank estimates at $60 billion (36.8 billion pounds), though its own lending in the region will shrink, senior executives said on Monday.

RBS M&A bankers plan boutique spin-off - executive

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:56:03 EDT

Royal Bank of Scotland's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) business will be spun off into a boutique advisory firm run by some of its current staff, the bank's chief executive for the Middle East and Africa told reporters on Monday.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Roundup: Top Ten Reasons to Upgrade [VIDEO]

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:33:01 EDT

The long wait for the highly anticipated smartphone of the year - Galaxy S3 - is finally coming to an end, as the release date - 3 May - for the next-gen smartphone from the Korean tech giant draws nearer.

Novel Cellular Therapies Will Make Cardiac Treatment Affordable: Dr Mukesh Hariawala

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:31:18 EDT

Cellular therapies will change the landscape of treatment options for heart disease patients, making them economical for all classes of society, says eminent Indian American Heart Surgeon Dr Mukesh Hariawala.

Abandoned Million Dollar Ferrari Missing at Government Auction in Dubai

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:54:20 EDT

Panic-stricken foreigners fled Dubai after the economic crisis of 2009, abandoning expensive supercars at the airport.

Abandoned Ferrari in Dubai Worth $1 Million Up For Auction [PHOTOS]

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:13:23 EDT

Last August, someone abandoned a Ferrari Enzo worth $1 million in Dubai will be up for auction by police on Wednesday along with 22 other supercars and luxury vehicles.

Dana Rohrabacher: US Congressman Denied Entry Into Afghanistan For Criticizing Karzai

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:20:48 EDT

A senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, said he was denied entry into Afghanistan because of his criticisms of the Karzai administration.

Canada's RBC to double Mideast wealth management team: executive

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 06:28:02 EDT

Royal Bank of Canada expects to double the number of wealth management employees in its Dubai office in the near future, and is open to opportunities for acquisitions, a senior executive said on Sunday.

Assad's Success Could Lead to Alliance With Gulf States

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:44:36 EDT

Will the Assad regime’s suppression of its own version of the “Arab Spring” transform Syria into an unwavering ally of Iran and spell long-term hostility between Damascus and the Gulf Arab states now financing the Syrian rebels, as many now seem to believe?.

WH Smith eyes overseas growth as UK languishes

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:49:02 EDT

Newspapers, books and stationery retailer WH Smith plans to expand domestically and internationally, focusing on new stores at travel hubs and in growing overseas markets which are helping offset weakness on Britain's high streets.

Syria Selling Gold Reserves As Sanctions Bite: Sources

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:43:33 EDT

Syria is trying to sell gold reserves to raise revenue as Western and Arab sanctions targeting its central bank and oil exports begin to bite, diplomats and traders said.

HSBC merges Oman unit with local lender

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:42:03 EDT

HSBC is to merge its business in Oman with Oman International Bank and hold a majority stake in the enlarged operation, Europe's biggest bank said on Wednesday.

Casablanca Sex Shop Owner Imad El Idrissa Jailed for Eight Months

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:27:45 EDT

Casablanca tribunal sentences owner of first obvious sex shop in Morocco to eight months in prison.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Official Release Update: Top 10 Latest Rumored Features [SPECS]

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:19:03 EDT

So far so true! And it feels good that Samsung has sent out the London invites for the launch of the successor of Galaxy S2 flagship model - Galaxy S3. Check out the top 10 latest rumors on Galaxy S3.

Corrupt Nigerian governor gets 13-year UK jail term

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:00:03 EDT

A British court sentenced the former governor of a Nigerian oil state to 13 years in prison on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to embezzling 50 million pounds in one of the biggest money-laundering cases seen in Britain.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date: Two Versions Will Launch, Will It Be The 2012 Summer Olympics Official Device? [REPORT]

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:25:59 EDT

The Samsung Galaxy S3 may be one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2012, competing closely with the Apple’s upcoming iPhone 5. The Korea-based company just released its official launch event on May 3rd, heightening excitement and speculation among fans.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date May 3: Insider Says Device Will Be A Minor Upgrade With Eye-Tracking [Leaked Launch Details]

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:10:10 EDT

At a time when the tech world is eagerly waiting for the Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone, a new report surfaced saying that Samsung's upcoming flagship phone will be "a relatively minor update" from the Galaxy S2, "with a speed boost and eye-tracking among the upgrades.".

Torture and Excessive Force Against Protestors Continue in Bahrain: Amnesty

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:52:32 EDT

Bahrain fails to live up to its promises and unnecessarily torture the anti-government protestors, says Amnesty's report.

GT Academy Returns on May 1, With Entry to Dubai 24Hrs Up For Grabs

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:49:31 EDT

The GT Academy gives gamers the chance to take part in one of the most prestigious races in motor sport.

Boston Marathon 2012: 10 Things To Know About Wesley Korir, Sharon Cherop

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:18:21 EDT

Wesley Korir and Sharon Cherop, two Kenyan runners, won the men's and women's division of the 2012 Boston Marathon respectively.