LIUBLJANA / WAM Dr. Rashid bin Ahmed bin Fahad, Minister of State, spoke about the depth of UAE – Slovenian relations, which are now witnessing significant development in all fields, pointing to the strength of the ties between the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Slovenia. Dr bin Fahd made his comments during the First International GCC – Slovenian conference held ...

  ATLANTA / AP Congressional Republicans’ drive to repeal the 2010 health care law has financial and political repercussions for GOP leaders in the states and gives Democrats potential openings as they struggle to reclaim power lost during President Barack Obama’s tenure. Some Republican governors, in particular, are wary about what their Washington colleagues might do with Obama’s signature law, ...

  GENEVA / AP The rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus are meeting in Geneva for a summit aiming at reunifying the Mediterranean island. Greek Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci on Monday were kicking off three days of talks to clear up outstanding issues including the pivotal matter of how much territory each side will ...