Doha: Algerian Minister of Energy and Mines Mohamed Arkab discussed, in a phone call Wednesday with Syrian Minister of Energy Mohamed Al Bashir, means to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in areas of common interest, particularly in the

New York: Oil prices fell about one percent at settlement on Wednesday following a larger-than-expected increase in US gasoline and diesel inventories. Brent crude futures fell 77 cents, or 1.2 percent, to settle at $US 64.86 a barrel, while US

New York: Major US stock indexes closed mixed Wednesday on Wall Street. The S and P 500 edged up 0.79 points, or 0.01 percent, to finish at 5,970.89. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 67.46 points, or 0.35 percent, to close