Wozniacki, Zvonareva into Qatar Open semifinals CBSSports.com wire reports DOHA, Qatar -- Vera Zvonareva rallied from 5-3 down in the deciding set to defeat Daniela Hantuchova 7-5, 6-7 (5), 7-5 Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Qatar Ladies... (photo: Creative Commons / Charlie Cowins) CBS News Doha Photos Qatar Sport wikipedia:Vera Zvonareva |
Israel could still strike Iran, despite Mideast unrest The uprisings in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya have focused Israeli attention on the west, and overshadowed the disturbing news from the east: Iran has succeeded in repairing its uranium-enrichment plant... (photo: AP / Nasser Shiyoukhi) Ha'aretz Iran Israel Nuclear Photos Wikipedia: Israel |
In wake of Mideast protests, gasoline prices rise Developments in the Middle East over the next few weeks could have a big impact on the U.S. economy, not to mention the average driver's budget. Already, the chaos roiling Libya as protesters try to... (photo: WN / sweet) Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Economy Industry Mideast Photos Wikipedia: Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing |
Saudis seek to calm oil panic Can other countries fill oil vacuum? (FT) -- Saudi Arabia moved to calm mounting global fears of an oil supply crisis after panic buying sent crude prices to a 2½-year peak of almost $120 a... (photo: AP / Hasan Jamali) CNN Crude Libya OPEC Photos Wikipedia: Saudi Arabia |
Japan deflation slows on rising food and fuel costs Continue reading the main story Global Economy Oil price jumps on Libya unrest Euro growth weaker than forecast Chinese inflation climbs to 4.9% New euro fund to be 500bn euros... (photo: AP / Koji Sasahara) BBC News Economy Finance Japan Photos Wikipedia: Deflation |
Ahmadinejad: Iran progress to take leap Tehran, February 25: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says that the Islamic Republic's progress will have a “leap” forward in the next year -- which begins on March 21. Speaking at the eighth... (photo: AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) The Siasat Daily Iran Photos Politics President Wikipedia:Mahmoud Ahmadinejad |
Palestinian killed as Israeli air raids in Gaza target Hamas MARK WEISS in Jerusalem AT LEAST one Palestinian was killed and three wounded in an Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian vehicle last night in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, close to the Egyptian... (photo: AP / Ashraf Amra) Irish Times Defence Gaza Israel Photos Wikipedia: Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine |
James Lawton: Premier League best in Europe Sir Alex? Not by my reckoning Sir Alex Ferguson didn't get to be where he is today by living in the clouds. However, at least one of his pronouncements this week was maybe more than a little fluffy at the edges. It was his... (photo: Creative Commons / FvS) The Independent Football League Manchester Photos Wikipedia: Alex Ferguson |
Leading article: Now we can see the folly of our Faustian bargain on oil The price of oil is surging. At one point yesterday, the price of a barrel of crude touched $120 - its highest level since 2008. The commodities trading markets are telling the world something it... (photo: AP / Hussein Malla) The Independent Libya Oil Photos Politics Wikipedia: 2010–2011 Middle East and North Africa protests |
As Middle East boils, a debate simmers: Is President Obama doing enough? Washington As turmoil continues to shake the status quo in the Middle East, a debate is brewing in Washington over President Obama’s response to the upheaval. Related Stories Obama weighs 'full range... (photo: Public Domain / TCY) The Christian Science Monitor Obama Photos Politics Us wikipedia : Barack Obama |