Year: 2012

Teargas-flavored cotton candy, anyone?

By Amir Makar CAIRO: In the middle of severe clashes and ongoing street…

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88 pct of Egyptians optimistic about presidential elections, says study

CAIRO: Eighty-eight percent of Egyptians think the upcoming presidential election will be…

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Egyptian aid initiative meets preliminary support, criticism

CAIRO: Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar Ahmed El-Tayeb gave a nod to an…

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Prosecution refers Sharqiya Coptic girl to care center

CAIRO: Sharqiya Attorney General Ahmed De'bes referred Wednesday a Coptic girl rumored…

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US groups point finger at Egyptian minister

WASHINGTON: US nonprofit organizations under investigation in Egypt say an old ally…

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Opposition urges Syrians to boycott charter vote

DAMASCUS: Syria's opposition on Thursday urged voters to boycott a referendum for…

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Iran eyes talks after nuclear boasts

TEHRAN: Iran on Thursday expressed hopes of reviving moribund talks with world…

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Afghan leader in Pakistan to discuss peace talks

ISLAMABAD: Afghan President Hamid Karzai is expected to press Pakistan during a…

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Iranians planned to attack Israelis, says Thailand

BANGKOK: Three Iranians detained after accidentally setting off explosives in Bangkok were…

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Africa’s imperiled democracy

By Alfred Stepan and Etienne Smith NEW YORK: The future of one of…

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