Syrian regime fights on, but is running out of money

The Arab League called an emergency meeting today to debate next steps, amid reports that Syria is violating a UN cease-fire. Some advocate staying the course, as sanctions start to pinch.

Syria: UN monitors attacked - live updates

• Video shows UN monitors under fire north of Hama • Parliamentary election results announced in Syria • Palestinians and Israeli police clash on Nakba day • Read the latest summary 5.00pm: Here's a summary of the latest developments: Syria • Video has emerged showing UN monitors under fire in Kham Sheikhoun, north of Hama. A member of the team has told Reuters that no monitors were injured ...

David Farrar: Fear over Greece just the beginning

The New Zealand dollar has already fallen over three weeks from over 82c to around 76c, mainly on the back of fears over Greece. But that may only be the start of its impact on us. If Greece ultimately departs from the Euro as its...

Egyptians abroad start voting in presidential election

Egyptians living abroad began voting at diplomatic missions worldwide Friday in what is considered the nation's first free and fair presidential election in modern history.

Myanmar’s Corruption Legacy Shadows Opening to Investors

For Zaw Naing, 40, who sells satellite imagery to Myanmar’s government, teeing off on the golf course with any of the former generals running the country is essential to sealing deals. Sometimes, he has to do more.