G7 nations recovering from 2012 slowdown: OECD

Paris: The world’s biggest economies are slowly recovering from a late 2012 slowdown, the OECD said in a near-term of assessment of G7 nations on Thursday, with Japan and the United States leading the way, More...

Mortar attack kills 12 Damascus University students: TV

DAMASCUS: A mortar attack on Damascus University killed at least 12 students on Thursday, state television reported, blaming rebels who have stepped up attacks in the heart of the Syrian capital. “The number More...

I will surrender and not seek pardon: Sanjay Dutt

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, wearing T-shirt and a huge red tilak on his forehead, has said he will return to prison for his conviction over the 1993 Mumbai blasts and will not apply for a pardon. Dutt — More...

Russia PM swtiches to helicopter for daily commute

Moscow: Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has switched to using a helicopter rather than a car for his trip to work from his suburban residence and other travel around Moscow, his spokeswoman said Wednesday. The More...

Parliamentary elections likely in October: Egypt President Mohamed Mursi

CAIRO: Egypt President Mohamed Mursi said on Wednesday the country is likely to hold parliamentary elections in October, the country’s news agency reported. The president was planning to hold the polls in April More...