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Friday 05/February/2016 15:11 PM

Putin turns again to compulsive risk-taking

Now that low oil prices have exposed Russia's short-lived economic revival as a bubble, it's tempting to dismiss President Vladimir Putin as a...

Friday 05/February/2016 14:45 PM

Oil dictator dominoes

Price movements as large and rapid as those that have upended oil markets since June 2014 are sure to cause pain to some and benefit others. Though the pain...

Friday 05/February/2016 13:14 PM

Inside New Delhi's biennial automotive show

The biennial automotive show auto expo opened on Wednesday with over 80 new models slated to be unveiled. While the first two days are open to the media and...

Wednesday 03/February/2016 21:56 PM

Amusement Park at Muscat Festival

Muscat: One of the key attractions for children at this year’s Muscat Festival is the Amusement Park in the Al Amerat Park.

Wednesday 03/February/2016 17:00 PM

The top 5 most beautiful resorts in the world

Many travellers argue that if a place is easily reached by a nonstop flight, it’s not worth stopping there. The real pleasures lie after the journey...

Wednesday 03/February/2016 14:50 PM

The causes and consequences of Brexit

The prospect of a British exit from the European Union is well and truly upon us. It seems increasingly likely that the upcoming European Council meeting...