Afghan trade to rebound sharply once election deadlock over, officials say

(Reuters) - Uncertainty over Afghanistan's bitterly contested presidential election has helped drive a 20 percent drop in exports this year but Afghan trade officials say they expect revenue to rebound once a deadlock between rivals is resolved.

John Kerry unveils $4 billion Palestinian investment plan

AL SHUNAH: US Secretary of State John Kerry unveiled a plan to boost the Palestinian economy by attracting $4 billion in private investment, saying it could transform the lives of the people.