Libya denies reports Gaddafi has fled to Venezuela
The son of Moammar Gaddafi has denied media reports that his father has fled Libya for Venezuela.
Seif al-Islam Gaddafi said his father remains in Libya.
Silver Price Jumps 4.7%, Gold Unwinds 2011 Loss as Oil Rises Amid Libya Turmoil
The Silver Price rose $1.49 per ounce from Friday's London Fix – a gain of 4.7% to new 31-year highs, and silver's fifth largest one-day move of the last 30 years in Dollars and cents. The market is starting to look towards the record high of $1430 for gold against the backdrop of silver making fresh highs.
Gold above $1,400, silver price exploding as Mid East violence spreads
Silver touched its highest USD price in 31 years and palladium a 10-year peak. Gold prices rose above $1,400 an ounce on Monday for the first time in nearly seven weeks as violence flared in north Africa and the Middle East, boosting interest in the precious metal as a haven from risk.
UK PM visits Egypt, urges path to democracy
The British Prime David Cameron has arrived in Egypt, only ten days after the ouster of former President Hosni Mubarak, making him the first foreign leader to visit the county embarking on a transition to a new government.
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Algerian police break up anti-government protest
Security forces in the capital of Algeria have prevented an anti-government demonstration from taking place by forcibly dispersing opposition groups, including human rights organizations and trade unions.
G20 communiqué fluffs over inflation issue
The G20 Meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Communiqué, released on February 19 from France, doesn’t contain the word inflation. Not even once.
G20 Communiqué [TEXT]
Full text of G20 Meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Communiqué, from the G20 France 2011 website.
Bahrain protesters occupy square as Libyans bury dead
Protesters in Bahrain appeared to gain the initiative on Saturday and mourners buried their dead in western Libya as the wave of protest washing across the Arab world tested more of the region's longtime rulers.
Travel back in time with Egyptian boy King Tut in Minnesota (VIDEO)
Visitors to the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul can now get to see the treasures of King Tut as the exhibit, Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs is now open, and continues to attract tourists through September 5.
Sarkozy urges G20 ministers to embrace change in Tunisia, Egypt
Nicholas Sarkozy is urging G20 finance ministers gathering in Paris to offer their support for the transitional governments in Egypt and Tunisia as they gradually move toward democracy.
Gold Price Nowhere Near the Top as Silver Rises 3 Times Faster, Now Seen Starting New Leg Higher
Silver Prices today jumped to fresh 31-year highs at $32.84 per ounce, outpacing the rise in gold prices more than 3 times over since the two metals turned sharply higher three weeks ago.
Stock market up modestly amid G-20 meet
US stocks rose modestly higher on Friday, with S&P 500 Index up 2.52 points, or 0.19 percent, to trade at 1,342.98 at 12:00 p.m. EST. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 42.16 points, or 0.34 percent, to trade at 12,360.30. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 0.23 percent to trade at 2,837.98.
Unrest expanding in Libya
The ruler of Libya, Colonel Moammar Gadhafi, has deployed security forces throughout the country to quell further unrest in the country following the deaths of at least two dozen protesters in rallies across the count
Gold hits 5-week high as Mideast concerns simmer
Gold hit five-week highs in Europe on Friday and silver its strongest since 1980 as growing unrest in the Middle East lifted interest in precious metals, though another reserve requirement hike from China curbed gains.
Egypt detains ex-ministers on corruption charges
An Egyptian prosecutor has ordered the arrest of three former government ministers and a prominent businessman on suspicion they wasted public funds, in a bid to appease the outrage of ordinary Egyptians over corruption in Hosni Mubarak’s regime.
Libya puts off Arab League summit indefinitely amid unrest
Libya said on Friday that it has decided to postpone indefinitely the 23rd summit of Arab League, a 22-member forum representing Arab nations, said a media report.
Deaths expected to escalate violence, censorship continues in Middle East
As authorities in Middle East countries hit by protests continue to censor media and disrupt communication, deaths and the consequent funerals in Bahrain, Yemen and Libya are expected to escalate the unrest.
More protests in Bahrain as religious fault lines widen
Thousands of protesters chanting anti-government slogans marched through Bahraini city of Sitra on Friday as they buried comrades killed in the government's crackdown on demonstrations which erupted this week.
Columbia University professor establishes foundation to enable government-proof Internet
Eben Moglen, professor of law and legal history, is reportedly trying to rebuild the Internet in a way that will make it impossible for governments or corporate authorities to restrict its use and access.
Themed cruise depicting modern history to sail from Egypt
A themed 'Freedom Evolution' cruise ship will sail from Egypt through Jordan and Israel, with guest speakers on board to provide insights about the historical and modern events in the region.
Harvard scholar weighs in on Middle East turmoil
Dr. Paul Beran, the Outreach Director at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University is a researcher, writer and teacher on civil society in the Middle East. International Business Times spoke with Beran to discuss the current unrest in the region.
Gold Bars Very Much in Demand, Annual Gold-Bar Buying Rises 56%, as Inflation increases
The price of large, wholesale Gold Bars continued rising for US investors on Thursday, ending London trade at a 5-week high of $1383 per ounce as world stock markets held flat and the Dollar slipped on the currency market.
Abbas casts doubt on Palestinian elections
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday that an election promised by September would not be held if Hamas refused to allow voting in the Gaza Strip.
Former senior member of Algeria’s ruling party urges sweeping reforms
Amidst growing political unrest in Algeria, one of the country’s founding fathers has called for a peaceful change in government, accusing the present regime of incompetence.
Suez cancellation lifts Egypt diplomatic strain
The cancellation of plans by two Iranian naval vessels to pass through the strategic Suez Canal removed on Thursday a potential foreign policy headache for the new military rulers struggling to get Egypt back on its feet.
As Mideast seethes, 3 dead in Bahrain bloodshed
Unrest spread across the Middle East and North Africa on Thursday as Bahrain launched a swift military crackdown on anti-government protesters and clashes were reported in Libya and Yemen.
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