Asian Stocks Edge Higher, U.S. Shutdown Causes Wariness
The dollar came off an eight-month low and Asian markets edged higher on Wednesday as investors hoped the first…
Iran Parliament Endorses President Rouhani’s Diplomatic Outreach
Iran's parliament, dominated by conservatives, strongly endorsed President Hassan Rouhani's diplomatic bid to break…
Egypt Army Chief Calls for Quick Transition to Election
Egypt's army chief called on Tuesday for a quick transition to elections in order to restore stability to the…
In First Day Of U.S. Shutdown, No Sign How It Will End
President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans came no closer to ending a standoff on Tuesday that has forced…
Oil Futures Decline As U.S. Crude Supplies Climb
Oil futures fell Wednesday in electronic trade after a report showed weekly U.S. crude supplies rose by more than…
Europe Stocks Slide Ahead Of ECB Meeting
European stock markets traded broadly lower at the open on Wednesday as the government shutdown in the U.S. moved…
Gold Rebounds From Two-Month Lows
Gold futures on Wednesday clawed back a small chunk of their big losses in the prior session, as the reality of the…
US Banks $584 Mln In Egypt Aid For Safe-Keeping
The United States is depositing $584 million in remaining 2013 military aid for Egypt into a federal bank account…
Ashton’s Egypt Visit Will Bring Reconciliation ‘Progress’: Brotherhood…
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton is expected to meet with Muslim Brotherhood figures during a three-day…
Pro-Morsi Protests In Tahrir End Shortly After Clashes Erupt
Clashes between hundreds of supporters of ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi and opponents of the deposed…