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Obama calls to Abbas to discuss Middle East peace

Obama calls to Abbas to discuss Middle East peace

US President Barack Obama spoke to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for the first time in six months on Monday to discuss the long-stalled Middle East peace process, the White House said.

March 20, 2012 11:07
 
US hedge fund wins claim against Dubai’s DryDocks

US hedge fund wins claim against Dubai’s DryDocks

A US-based hedge fund said it has won a $72 million legal claim against Dubai's Drydocks World for defaulting on a loan, putting the ship builder's $2.2 billion debt restructuring in further trouble.

March 14, 2012 1:39
 
Sudan investment conference called off as US pulls out

Sudan investment conference called off as US pulls out

An international conference to drum up investment in Sudan has been called off after the United States and other powers signalled they would not attend in protest over Sudan's crackdown on rebels, diplomats and officials said on Sunday.

March 12, 2012 1:51
 
Saudi Crown Prince in US for medical tests

Saudi Crown Prince in US for medical tests

Saudi Crown Prince Nayef, a pivotal figure who supervises the daily affairs of the kingdom, is undergoing "routine tests" at the renowned Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, Saudi television and hospital sources said on Friday.

March 10, 2012 4:46