Syria opposition struggles to stay united
DAMASCUS: Syria's opposition was in disarray Wednesday, struggling to present a united…
Militias could drag Libya into civil war, says NTC chief
TRIPOLI: Libya risks sliding into civil war unless it brings under control…
Taliban move could help Afghan peace drive, say analysts
KABUL: The Taliban's move to open a political office abroad ahead of…
Israeli press skeptical over Amman talks
JERUSALEM: Israeli media and officials reacted skeptically on Wednesday, a day after…
Music icon Youssou Ndour shakes up Senegal presidential race
World-renowned singer Youssou Ndour stirred up the battle for Senegal's presidency Tuesday…
Louvre cements spot as world’s most-visited museum
The Louvre cemented its position as the world's most-visited museum with a…
Debate over who needs a thyroid check in pregnancy
Check-ups during pregnancy tend to focus around the waist. But there's growing…
US blames Egypt NGO crackdown on ‘Mubarak holdovers’
WASHINGTON: The United States stepped up its criticism of Egypt's raids on…
Leading in vote, Islamists reach out to rivals
CAIRO: The Islamist Muslim Brotherhood was edging towards a dominant role in…
Islamists maintain lead in Daqahleya PA polls
MANSOURA: The third and final round of parliamentary elections kicked off…