Omani authorities say they have uncovered a spy network working for the United Arab Emirates, though the UAE denies any knowledge of it.
More than 99 percent in Southern Sudan opt for secession
Southern Sudan’s referendum commission said on Sunday that more than 99 percent of voters in the south opted to secede from the country’s north in a vote held earlier this month.
Landslide vote in favour of secession rocks Khartoum
The reality of two Sudans was hammered home yesterday as southerners celebrated a near total vote for secession, while riot police battled protesters in Khartoum demanding that the northern government resign.
The One Person Who May Know What Egypt's Generals Will Do
TIME.com's intelligence columnist weighs the situation in Egypt -- and why it may be futile trying to figure out what the country's military will do next
ElBaradei urges U.S. to abandon Mubarak
Egyptian opposition figure Mohamed ElBaradei put pressure on the United States on Sunday to support calls for President Hosni Mubarak to step down, saying "life support to the dictator" must end.
Islamist leader Rachid Ghannouchi returns to Tunisia. What's his next move?
Moderate Islamist leader Rachid Ghannouchi returned to Tunisia from exile Sunday, insisting that he's a democratic Islamist leader and that he will not run for office.
Germany – the new mini-superpower
As its economic clout rises, Germany sheds its postwar identity, becoming more assertive in Europe and the world.
Cyprus recognizes 1967 Palestinian state
Cyprus President Christofias sent a letter to Mahmoud Abbas recognizing a Palestinian state with e. J'lem as capital.
Turkey cites prejudice in delay of bid to join EU
Turkey will press ahead with its bid to join the European Union despite frustrations with delays it sees in part as a byproduct of anti-Muslim prejudice, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's chief adviser told The Washington Times.
Bangladeshi city buys off its beggars
Officials in Bangladesh's city of Chittagong say they will pay beggars a daily wage to keep them off the streets during next month's Cricket World Cup.
Salehi approved as Iran's new FM
Iran's parliament on Sunday narrowly approved President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's choice of Ali Akbar Salehi as foreign minister after his predecessor was abruptly sacked during an official visit to Africa last year.
Khmer Rouge leaders due in court
Two of the most senior surviving leaders of the Khmer Rouge will appear in court in Cambodia on Monday to request release from pre-trial detention.
Flag row mars Davutoğlu’s visit to Serb region of Bosnia
Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu had talks with Bosnian Serb officials during a key visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Serb region to back Bosnia’s unity and stability, but a row over which flags should decorate the meeting venues has highlighted difficulties standing in the way of political reconciliation in the Balkan country.
Political Crisis Starts to Be Felt Economically
Shortages of fuel, rising prices for food and a slowdown of many kinds of businesses are increasing the sense of crisis.
Losses at Afghan Bank Could Be $900 Million
Fraud and mismanagement have resulted in enormous losses, heightening concerns about wider repercussions.
Inflation in China May Limit U.S. Trade Deficit
Inflation is starting to slow China’s export machine as buyers from Western companies balk at higher prices.
Talks on Greek debt as IMF flies in
Plans to buy back Greek debt at a discount 'seriously considered'
Oman Implements $ 290 Million Water Projects in al Batinah Region
Big banks to unveil £24 billion profits
Four of the UK's biggest banks are set to unveil profits of more than £24 billion in what will be taken as the clearest sign to date that the banking sector is back on track after the global financial crisis.
Sarkozy sparks row with plan to teach nursery children English
Nicolas Sarkozy has announced a plan to teach English to French three-year olds, sparking howls of protest among linguistic purists.
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