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Global stocks fail to find solid footing after meltdown

Stocks worldwide resumed their downward slide Tuesday a day after a massive sell-off as investors failed to shake off dogged fears over economic weakness,...

Gulf Arabs oppose Russia role in Syria, still bent on Al Assad’s ouster

Russia’s military intervention in support of President Bashar Al Assad has dismayed Gulf Arab enemies of the Syrian leader who say it will prolong...

Kerry calls for unity government in Yemen to end war

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Thursday he had agreed in talks with Gulf Arab states and the United Nations in Saudi...

Law changes focus on women and children

The Shoura Council has backed a proposal to amend current health care legislation to ensure more comprehensive care for women and children. The proposal filed...

Saudi to take $10 billion foreign loan

Saudi Arabia will take a $10 billion loan from foreign banks to help close the gap in its state finances from collapsed oil revenues,...

Virus could be man-made by America, Iran leader

On Sunday, Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, refused U.S. assistance to fight the new Coronavirus, citing a conspiracy theory. The comments come as Iran...

Libyan forces advance into eastern city of Derna

Libyan forces advanced into several neighbourhoods in Derna on Monday after stepping up a military campaign to oust rivals from the eastern city, a...

Syria, Yemen, Libya — one factor unites these failed states, and it isn’t religion

As world leaders gather in Paris this week to address climate change, they will labor under the shadow of recent attacks by Islamic State....

Saudi crown prince meets Archbishop of Canterbury

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a private meeting Thursday with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, where he made a "strong commitment" to...

Royal Dutch Shell first quarter earnings down 58 percent

Oil company Royal Dutch Shell said first-quarter earnings plunged 58 percent as depressed crude prices create "hugely challenging times" for the energy industry. The Anglo-Dutch...

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