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Eleven corporations based in the United Kingdom, Iran, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates have been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on charges they evaded U.S. economic sanctions against Iran by tricking Manhattan banks, Cyrus Vance Jr., the Manhattan District Attorney said this morning.
IMF Top Job Now Down To Two Candidates
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Carrier says LTE iPhone 5 will arrive this year: Will it?
In the high seas of iPhone 5 arrival uncertainty, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) appears to be a raft o hope and certitude! While the rest of the world knoweth not when the next generation iPhone will arrive, and Apple is as tight-lipped a s ever about its product launch, UAE wireless carrier Etisalat has claimed the network will launch the LTE iPhone 5 this year.
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Iran backs all Islamic uprisings excluding those stirred up by Washington, said Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday. Khamenei's statement means that Tehran has very less support for anti-government protesters in ally Syria.
Clinton to discuss Libya with allies next week
United States secretary of state Hillary Clinton will attend an international meeting next week to talk about the situation in Libya, as NATO seeks to accelerate the campaign to end his rule.
British-trained Saudi troops in Bahrain: report
Saudi troops sent into Bahrain to help cancel the protest killed at least 30 people in the uprising received training from Britain, a local newspaper reported on Sunday, citing government documents.
US to tighten sanctions on Iran
US senators proposed further tightening sanctions on Iran reflecting fears that companies overseas, particularly in China, are evading U.S. penalties imposed last year for doing business with Iran, Reuters reported on Wednesday.
Yemen’s president refuses to step down, Clinton upset
United States administration is “deeply disappointed” by the refusal of Yemen’s president to sign an agreement to step down in 30 days, says U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Why Would Pakistan Harbor Terrorists?
Since the shocking discovery (and subsequent) assassination of al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in early May in a compound in Pakistan, rumors have swirled that authorities in Islamabad have been harboring and protecting the world’s most wanted man all these years.
UAE Leads Awards at Middle East “Travel Oscars”
The World Travel Award's Middle East ceremony honors industry excellence.
Iran’s Place In A Brave New Middle East
The Islamic Republic of Iran finds itself grappling with new realities in a Middle East that has been turned upside-down by an unprecedented wave of revolt and rebellion
Tech Vendors Indicted For Selling Laptops To Iran
Three men running technology vendor businesses were indicted last week for selling millions of dollars worth of laptops to Iran.
UAE To Block Some BlackBerry Services
The United Arab Emirates reportedly plans to stop individuals and small businesses from using certain BlackBerry messaging services, but the government says that no customers will be affected.
UAE detains pro-democracy activists
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have detained three political activists who have demanded the implementation of democratic and economic reforms.
Kofax Delayed Hardware Business Sale Won't Impact Investment Case: Analyst
Kofax Plc said completion of the sale of its non-core hardware business has been delayed by around two months. Jefferies & Co. said the delayed hardware business sale does not impact its investment case.
Bahrain denies Kuwait will mediate in its domestic crisis
Bahrain has denied media reports that Kuwait will mediate to find a resolution to its domestic political crisis.
Libya: From Protests to an International Conflict [25 Photos]
Protests in Libya which began on February 15 in Libya have escalated into an international conflict as Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's efforts to stay in power have triggered efforts by NATO, Arab nations, and other partners to protect civilians.
NATO Takes Charge On Libya, as U.S. Steps Back
NATO, with all its 28 member nations in agreement, agreed on Thursday that it will take over command and control of operations to enforce a no fly zone over Libya and all necessary measures to protect civilians, with the United States handing over the heavy lifting to its partners.
Turkey offers ships to help enforce arms embargo on Libya
The Turkish, which is still questioning the dominant role of NATO in spearheading the military campaign against Moammar Gaddafi, has nonetheless offered the services of its navy to help enforce a UN arms embargo on Libya.
Arab League Chief Says Group 'Respects' U.N Action after Criticizing Coalition
The head of the Arab League said on Monday that the group respected the U.N. resolution authorizing military action in Libya, a day after criticizing the coalition of nations which has been bombing Iraq since Saturday.
Bahrain declares state of emergency; Iran blasts Saudi presence
The King of Bahrain has declared emergency powers for three months in the wake of continued unrest in the tiny Persian Gulf nation, according to state television.
Bahrain: Another theater of sectarian conflict taking shape in the Middle East?
The decision by Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries to send armed forces to Bahrain to help quell protests is bad enough; but worse is the explanation that the move is in accordance with a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) defense pact.
Persian Gulf states support no-fly zone over Libya
The six Persian Gulf states have expressed their support for the establishment of a no-fly zone over Libya, while the U.S., U.K. and France try to hammer out an agreement with the United Nations for just such a measure.
China's deepening Arab ties: the dragon in the desert
A behemoth dragon-shaped shopping mall in the desert near Dubai has become a symbol of the deepening links between East Asia and the Middle East.
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