Economics Brent crude futures steadied above US$111 per barrel on Tuesday, trading in a tight range, as investors opted for caution ahead of key data from China and a European Central Bank meeting this week. More from Reuters The agricultural sector in Lebanon is bracing for extensive damage from the harsh winter storm sweeping, said the Farmers Association Monday, lamenting the absence of any formal compensation framework. More from The Daily Star Cypriot President Demetris Christofias will pay an official visit to Lebanon on Thursday to discuss the prospects of cooperation in the exploitation of offshore oil and gas. More from The Daily Star Iraq has promoted former South Oil Company chief Fayadh Hassan Nima to be the deputy oil minister for downstream, the first of many changes to be made to the leadership within the Oil Ministry as age limits force skilled staff into retirement. More
