Register for our free newsletter
Asylum seekers from Arab Spring countries and West African nations suffering civil strife surged into Europe last year at a time when European politicians are talking about re-tightening border controls.
March 24, 2012 3:28
EU leaders called on Friday for increased sanctions on members of the Syrian government but came up with no other new means to pressure on President Bashar al-Assad apart from a plan to gather evidence against those responsible for atrocities.
March 3, 2012 5:24
Major traders are in talks with Greece to supply crude oil and help the country cut reliance on Iranian oil ahead of a European ban, in a sign that they are happier about Greece's creditworthiness following a second debt bailout.
February 25, 2012 12:25
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) flagged higher oil prices as a rising threat to the global economy on Friday, urging policymakers to keep a close eye on western tensions with Iran, which is facing punitive measures against its crude supplies.
February 25, 2012 12:14
Russia has joined countries considering tit-for-tat legislation to counter a European Union law that forces airlines to pay for carbon emissions, its transport minister said on Tuesday at the start of a Moscow meeting of countries opposing the EU scheme.
February 22, 2012 12:48
Belgium-based SWIFT, which provides banks with a system for moving funds around the world, bowed to international pressure on Friday and said it was ready to block Iranian banks from using its network to transfer money.
February 19, 2012 10:09
France and Britain agreed on Friday to jointly work to develop next-generation unmanned drones as part of their military cooperation as their leaders reconciled after an acrimonious clash over Europe last year.
February 19, 2012 9:56
A senior Chinese diplomat arrived in Tehran on Sunday to discuss Iran's nuclear programme, amid differences between China and the West over how to resolve the dispute it has caused.
February 13, 2012 1:36
Banks in Lebanon are quietly implementing US and EU sanctions to avoid jeopardising international business. As a result, some Syrian money may be flowing to Russia or UAE.
February 11, 2012 7:08
Major Middle Eastern oil producers will step in to fill any gap caused by supply shortages this year, the IEA's chief economist Fatih Birol said on Friday, while global energy demand will eventually recover from a fall caused by economic slow down.
February 11, 2012 6:18
Abu Dhabi's Etihad is interested in holding talks with the Irish government over the sale of its 25 percent stake in Aer Lingus, the Middle East airline's Chief Executive James Hogan told the Irish Independent newspaper.
February 11, 2012 6:16
Cyprus will announce a second hydrocarbons licensing round for oil and gas offshore in mid-February, its energy minister said on Tuesday.
February 7, 2012 3:29
Iran lawmakers may ban crude exports to EU within days; NIOC chief says this could hurt companies owed Iranian oil; Italy's ENI has said Iran owes it $1.4-1.5 bln in oil
January 29, 2012 11:12UN nuclear watchdog team on 3-day visit to Iran; Lawmakers may vote to ban exports to EU from next week; Nuclear tensions rising
January 29, 2012 11:05
Dubai's real economic growth is expected to slow to 4.1 percent in the first quarter, due to the impact of lower economic activity in China, India and the European Union, according to a report from the Dubai Economic Council.
January 24, 2012 1:52
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26
