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Saturday 09/January/2016 16:32 PM

Business Brief - Revamping fuel subsidy will result in Oman’s financial stability

Revamping fuel subsidy is of great importance in reducing the financial risk of Oman government and bringing in stability, said a World Bank expert.

Saturday 09/January/2016 16:31 PM

Evacuations ordered after Scottish river bursts it banks

Dozens of homes including a facility for the elderly in Aberdeenshire, Scotland are underwater after the River Don overflows its banks overnight.

Saturday 09/January/2016 14:38 PM

Taming India’s elite

It has been more than a year and a half since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power on a promise to build a new India, one founded on a radical...

Friday 08/January/2016 21:38 PM

Obama acts tough to contain gun violence

Friday 08/January/2016 17:28 PM

Health concerns over massive gas leak in California

A gas leak in California has been releasing methane into the air for more than two months and is sickening residents living in the area.

Friday 08/January/2016 17:21 PM

Bushfires rage in Western Australia

Evacuations have been ordered in towns and settlements near Perth, Western Australia, as bushfires driven by strong winds rage across the area.

Wednesday 06/January/2016 20:24 PM

Morning Minute - Decison made on Muscat Festival

The Municipality Council has made its decision on whether to stay with this year's Muscat Festival or not.

Wednesday 06/January/2016 17:48 PM

Arson suspected in central Chile fires

Officials are investigating whether fires at homes and a dairy facility are the work of arsonists.

Wednesday 06/January/2016 17:41 PM

Terrified families flee after battle of Ramadi

Iraqi forces evacuate families held by IS militants as they continued to advance northeast of the city of Ramadi.

Wednesday 06/January/2016 17:20 PM

El Nino brings mudslide headache to Bolivian drivers

Heavy rains sparked by El Niño trigger a huge mudslide in Bolivia, that destroys roads and brings headaches for commuters.