European shares edged higher on Thursday, as mining and oil and gas stocks helped outweigh concerns of a US economic slowdown that were triggered by weak data.The pan-European STOXX 600 index inched up 0.3%. The basic resources index led the gains, ris…
Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran signed today a joint statement in China regarding the resumption of their bilateral relations and consular work.The joint statement, issued at the conclusion of talks between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Fais…
Oil prices declined Thursday, as a result of weak economic data from the US, which raised fears of a possible global recession and a decline in demand for oil.Brent crude futures fell 74 cents, or 0.9%, to $84.25 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate (WTI)…
The Polish Fencing Association said Wednesday it will not host the Olympic qualifying event for womens foil from April 21-23 in Poznan because of the possible participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.Last month, the International Fencing Federa…