Asian stocks fall as Europe anxieties flare again
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday as investors again began to doubt Europe’s ability to cauterize its worsening debt …
Amazon ignites tablet war with Fire, takes on Apple
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc took the wraps off its long-awaited “Kindle Fire” on Wednesday, tacking on a mass market-friendly $199 …
Bernanke says Fed would act if inflation falls
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday the central bank might need to ease monetary policy further if …
Saudi king overturns verdict against woman driver
RIYADH, Saudi Arab (AP) — Saudi King Abdullah has overturned a court ruling sentencing a Saudi woman to be lashed 10 times …
Yemenis come out in force against govt.
Anti-regime protesters shout slogans as they march during a demonstration to demand the ouster of Yemen’s Ali Abdullah Saleh in the capital, …
Al-Makkiah: The multicultural Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is generally associated with the idea of a closed society, eager to preserve its own traditions from external cultural influences. …
Kingdom’s program on diabetes commended
Ian Campbell RIYADH: The Kingdom has responded to rising diabetes rates by organizing health awareness programs to keep it under control, …
Candidates cite campaign law to predict low turnout
RIYADH: Candidates contesting municipal elections expressed their displeasure Wednesday over stringent campaigning regulations, which they said had been the main hurdle in …
Asian stocks edge up, euro stalls as caution prevails
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian stocks edged higher and a rally in the euro stalled on Wednesday, as investors looked for more signs …
Saudi woman sentenced to 10 lashes for driving car
CAIRO (AP) — A Saudi woman was sentenced Tuesday to be lashed 10 times with a whip for defying the kingdom’s prohibition …
Saudi prince shows interest in Panathinaikos
Saudi Prince Sultan bin Naser Al-Farhan Al-Saud is seeking to buy a majority stake in financially-troubled Greek Super League club Panathinaikos, a …
Britain declines Palestine statehood bid
The British government has voiced opposition to the Palestinians’ statehood bid at the UN Security Council when it convenes a meeting Wednesday …
UN veto system: Saudi Arabia calls for reforms
Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has urged the United Nations to accept the Palestinians’ request for full membership …
Saudi riyal-dollar peg: Economists sound a note of caution
A specialist works at the New York Stock Exchange. (AP) JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia is likely to keep a long-standing peg between …
Over 10,000 officials, lawyers to monitor Saudi municipal polls
RIYADH: More than 10,000 people including 1,700 Saudi lawyers, Saudi officials and delegates representing various NGOs will monitor municipal elections on Thursday …
JPMorgan seeks to move Lehman’s $8.6 billion lawsuit
(Reuters) – JPMorgan Chase & Co is asking to move to federal court a lawsuit from Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc accusing it …
S&P: No change with Russia minister resignation
MOSCOW (AP) — The departure of Russia’s influential finance minister and the impending power swap between President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister …
World stocks jump on hopes of Europe debt plan
BANGKOK (AP) — World stocks rebounded Tuesday as pledges by European officials to once and for all resolve the region’s debt problems …