A look at economic developments and activity in stock markets around the world WednesdayA look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Friday: IMF: Global recession hammers Middle East nations, despite oil-fed cash surplusesCAIRO — The world’s worst economic recession in about six decades is hammering the nations of the Middle East, with falling commodity prices severely straining economies and wealthy oil producers digging deep into savings to sustain spending. PCB disappointed, ex-players angered over Pakistan’s exclusion as 2011 World Cup hostPCB disappointed over World Cup hosting loss ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Cricket Board expressed disappointed Saturday after the game’s governing body removed it as co-host of the 2011 World Cup because of security fears. |