Oman seeks to further enhance environmental awareness Middle East Online | Environmental degradation and damage to the Earth’s precious resources are a global problem. But in Oman the awareness of the fragility of the ecosystem along with ways to ensure its protection have been in place for almost four decades. Indeed, th...
Yemeni president departs for Oman en route to US Kansas City Star Muhammed Muheisen, File FILE - In this Friday, April 8, 2011 file photo, Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh reacts while looking at his supporters, not pictured, during a rally supporting him, in Sanaa,Yemen. Yemeni officials say outgoing President Ali Abdullah Saleh will leave soon to Oman, en route to medical treatment in the United States. Wash...
How an embargo of Iranian oil could affect markets The Boston Globe | NEW YORK-The U.S. and Europe are trying to stop Iran, the world's third-biggest oil exporter, from selling crude. Iran's response is to threaten to disrupt shipments from the entire Middle East. | Yet oil prices have hardly budged. They're at $98.95, up just 12 cents since the start of year. | Just a year ago, uprisings in far less important oil-...