Not so fast: Thrifty consumers put brakes on Indonesia's economy

Last Updated: Sunday, June 7, 2015, 09:10

The Muslim fasting month is traditionally a time of plenty in Indonesia: shoppers throng Jakarta`s markets snapping up gifts to exchange at extravagant fast-breaking celebrations.

Syrian opposition to name delegation for talks

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 20:02

A senior official with Syria`s Western-backed main opposition group says its leadership will meet to name members of a delegation heading to a peace conference this week.

Indonesia boat accident death toll rises to 14

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 14:29

Indonesia`s 240 million people are spread across more than 17,000 islands and are heavily dependent on boats for transport.

Pope calls for mutual respect between Christians, Muslims

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 21:13

Pope Francis reached out to Muslims on Sunday to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and called on them and Christians to promote mutual respect.

74 killed in terror attacks as Iraqis blame government

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 09:08

Iraqis angrily blamed the authorities on Sunday for failing to head off attacks that killed 74 people as they marked the Eid al-Fitr holiday ending Iraq`s deadliest Ramadan in years.

41 killed as Iraqis mark end to bloody Ramadan

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 00:24

Car bombs targeting cafes and markets in Baghdad were among a series of attacks that killed 41 people on Saturday as Iraqis marked the end of their bloodiest Ramadan in years.

Four killed as Iraqis mark end of Ramadan

Last Updated: Saturday, August 10, 2013, 09:13

Attacks killed four people in Iraq on Friday, officials said, as Muslims marked the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan which has been one the bloodiest in years.

Eid al-Fitr celebrated across Andhra Pradesh

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 12:29

Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the Ramadan fasting month, was celebrated across Andhra Pradesh with religious fervour and gaiety.

UN must probe abuses by Syria`s Assad: Opposition

Last Updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013, 18:37

Syria`s main opposition group on Sunday urged the United Nations to probe "numerous massacres" they say were committed by President Bashar al-Assad`s forces during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

Germany to shut Yemen embassy for two days over security

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 16:57

Germany will close its embassy in Yemen on Sunday and Monday for security reasons, a spokesman for the foreign ministry said on Saturday.

Dubai`s ruler offers clothing to 3 million children on Ramadan

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 13:21

Dubai`s ruler has distributed cloths to three million underprivileged children in 25 countries, including India, under a humanitarian campaign launched during the Muslim Holy month of Ramadan.