Islamists walk out of Algeria parliament in protest
Islamist lawmakers allege election was rigged; Algeria going against tide of "Arab Spring"; Prolonged boycott could hamper constitution reform
May 27, 2012 11:37-
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Cannes’ Middle East films show Arab Spring unfurl
The "Arab Spring" is the focus of two movies at Cannes this year as film makers present tentative steps towards democracy on the big screen, one year after political upheaval in Libya and Egypt.
May 27, 2012 11:31 -
Iran has enough Uranium for five bombs -Expert
IAEA report shows growing enriched uranium stockpile; Iran denies nuclear weapons agenda; Iran plays down a United Nations report that said Iranian nuclear scientists had enriched uranium to a higher-than-expected level, state media reported on Saturday.
May 27, 2012 11:28
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Brent crude gains more than $1
Brent crude futures for July rose from $1.10 to $106.66 a barrel by 0137 GMT. U.S. crude was up 84 cents to $90.74 a barrel.
May 26, 2012 9:38 -
Amnesty accuses UN Council of “failed leadership”
Calls for reform of veto powers after Syria; Looks for progress in arms trade talks
May 26, 2012 9:35 -
Iran talks show common ground, disagreement-US
A first day of talks between Iran and world powers about a nuclear programme that the West suspects is aimed…
May 26, 2012 9:28
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Iran may prepare to boost nuclear work – Diplomats
Powers want Tehran to cease higher-grade enrichment; Iran moving sensitive activity to underground site; Diplomats say more centrifuges installed at Fordow
May 24, 2012 2:21 -
Egyptians start voting in presidential race
Egyptians began voting on Wednesday in the nation's first genuine presidential election that will pick the man to replace Hosni Mubarak who was ousted in a popular uprising last year.
May 23, 2012 12:07 -
Brent slips towards $107 on potential Iran deal, economy concerns
IAEA says deal with Iran near, easing fears of supply disruptions; Prices slip as investors doubt outcome of EU summit; World Bank cuts China economic growth forecast; coming Up: EIA oil data; 1430 GMT on Wednesday
May 23, 2012 12:05
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Top U.S. Middle East diplomat to retire next week
Jeffrey Feltman, the top U.S. diplomat for the Middle East, will retire next week, the State Department confirmed on Tuesday but did not address reports he is expected to take up a senior U.N. position.
May 23, 2012 11:58 -
Europe awash with quality oil as U.S. imports fall
Values weaken in Europe for sweet, low-sulphur crudes; U.S. imports drop on domestic output, pipeline reversal; Only Asian buying prevents steeper price fall
May 23, 2012 11:48 -
Iran’s oil exports halt decline in May
Exports steady in May after falls in March, April; Crude held in floating storage rises to 36 million barrels; more buyers set to curb purchases from July
May 23, 2012 11:44
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Iran plans oil export terminal outside gulf
Iran plans a new oil terminal outside the Strait of Hormuz to protect its exports against potential problems in the…
May 22, 2012 9:15 -
Dubai’s drake closes in on $300 million Iraq contract – CEO
Dubai contractor Drake & Scull , which has shifted its focus abroad after a slowdown in the United Arab Emirates’…
May 22, 2012 9:09 -
EBRD agrees 1 billion euro North Africa fund
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development shareholders agreed a €1 billion ($1.27 billion) special fund for the Middle East and…
May 20, 2012 9:49
