In the aftermath of Lebanon's parliamentary elections, many have complained about the level of corruption that was exhibited during the polls. Reports of vote-buying and other misuse of electoral funds were recorded in various districts, with rumors that billions of

Facing the worst job market in a generation, students graduating from America's universities say they are willing to do just about anything for work. Some are taking unpaid internships, publishing blogs to document their troubles, applying to nonprofit organizations instead

Norwegian oil producer DNO International on Thursday linked its future investments in Iraq to swift payment from Baghdad for oil exports, which began from its field in Kurdish north Iraq at the start of June. DNO has been a trailblazer

Saudi Arabia has begun production at its massive Khurais oil field, a milestone venture raising output to its highest levels ever in the country that is home to the world's largest proven oil reserves. The Khurais field in the eastern

According to a recently released survey by Money Transfer International (MTI), the global trade association, Saudi Arabia ranked first in the GCC in terms of outward remittances for 2008, followed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Kuwait. The survey

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its 2010 growth forecast sharply upward, a source said Thursday, and surging Chinese investment in May fueled hopes of a global recovery. The IMF has raised global growth estimates for 2010 to 2.4

Former President Jimmy Carter Thursday reiterated that there can be no peace between Israel and the Palestinians without involving Hamas. His comments came shortly before he met with the group's Syrian-based leader, Khaled Meshaal. Carter met with Meshaal twice under

Iran's raucous election campaign fell silent a day before the vote as rallies were barred Thursday to give the public time to reflect on whether they want to keep hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in power or replace him with a

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will attempt to narrow a growing divide with the Obama administration when he delivers a major policy speech in the coming days, his aides say - even at the expense of alienating hawkish coalition partners

Media watchdogs have urged Iraq's government to end harassment and intimidation of journalists and push for the release of a freelance photographer working for Reuters, who is being held by the US military. In an open letter to Prime Minister

The World Health Organization declared the first flu pandemic of the 21st century on Thursday, urging countries to shore up defenses against the virus which is "not stoppable" but has proved mainly mild so far. The United Nations agency raised