Briton Tim Peake blasts off for space
The rocket carrying Briton Tim Peake on his landmark flight to the International Space Station has launched from Kazakhstan.
The Soyuz space capsule is carrying...
OPEC's Badri hopes for positive meeting in April, says Iran could join later
Iran may join other oil producers planning to freeze production to support prices at a later date, OPEC's secretary general said on Monday, since...
Fidel Castro gives speech saying he will soon die
Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro delivered a valedictory speech on Tuesday to the Communist Party he put in power a half-century ago, telling party...
OPEC say Saudi comments show desire for higher oil price
OPEC delegates say comments from top exporter Saudi Arabia, which two years ago led the group to drop its historic role of supporting oil...
Saudi Arabia extends Hezbollah sanctions
Saudi Arabia on Friday extended sanctions on Hezbollah, in its latest action against the powerful Lebanon-based Shiite militant group fighting in support of Syria's...
Chris Rock transforms Oscars into biting racial commentary
Comedian Chris Rock launched his return stint as Oscar host on Sunday by immediately and unabashedly confronting the racially charged elephant in the room...
IMF cuts Eurozone growth forecast after Brexit
The IMF cut its growth forecast for the eurozone on Friday, citing the fallout from Britain's shock vote to leave the European Union.
The IMF...
Saudi monarch addresses Egyptian parliament
Saudi Arabia's king addressed the Egyptian parliament on Sunday, the fourth day of a visit that saw the oil-rich kingdom pledge billions of dollars...
Saudi minister: Arab states should step up cooperation over energy
Saudi Arabia's petroleum minister on Thursday called for “joint action” among fellow Arab energy producers to increase trade, investments and partnerships, amid a period...
Concert kicks off lead-up to opening of Louvre Abu Dhabi
A season of events leading up to the opening later this year of the Louvre Abu Dhabi has kicked off with a concert mixing...
