Iraq’s oil minister said Tuesday that OPEC is “of course” weighing fresh output cuts to prop up prices, and, also underscored his government’s expectation that contractors start work quickly or risk losing lucrative oil deals.

Darfur rebels and Sudan government officials exchanged blame for undermining three-day-old peace talks, which were overshadowed Thursday by fighting over a Darfur town and the prospect of an imminent international arrest warrant against Sudan’s president

The Hamas political chief rejected Israel’s conditions for a Gaza cease-fire and demanded an immediate opening of the besieged territory’s borders, taking a tough line Friday as he asked a summit of Arab countries to back him by cutting off any ties with

Defending champion Andy Murray beat Roger Federer 6-7 (6), 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to reach the final of the Qatar Open, his fourth straight win over the former top-ranked player.

Rafael Nadal routed Fabrice Santoro 6-0, 6-1 Tuesday in his first ATP Tour match of the year, with Roger Federer and Andy Murray also breezing into the second round of the Qatar Open.

The United Nations is recommending massive economic stimulus packages to deal with the fallout of a global downturn.

Qatar has teamed up with Robert De Niro and other founders of New York’s Tribeca Film Festival to host a similar annual event starting next year in this small, oil-rich Persian Gulf nation.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Wednesday poor countries like his must continue speaking with one voice in the Doha round of global trade talks to ensure their competitiveness with developed countries.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Wednesday poor countries like his must continue speaking with one voice in the Doha round of global trade talks to ensure their competitiveness with developed countries.

Leaders from 21 Pacific Rim nations plan to issue a joint declaration during a summit this week promising to reactivate the stalled Doha round of world trade talks, a U.S. official said Tuesday.