Pope hopes for a fruitful Mideast trip
VATICAN CITY: Pope Benedict XVI told his weekly general audience on Wednesday…
US defense chief headed to Egypt, Saudi
WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Robert Gates departs Sunday for talks in Egypt…
Malawi girl's father rejects Madonna's adoption bid
A Malawian man believed to be the father of a three-year-old girl…
Israeli warplanes target Gaza tunnels
GAZA CITY: Israeli warplanes on Friday launched strikes against two smuggling tunnels…
Egypt to host emergency anti-piracy summit
CAIRO: Egypt is to host an international emergency anti-piracy conference bringing together…
Ismailia go three points clear of Ahly
CAIRO: Ismailia took a three-point lead over Al-Ahly on Tuesday in a…
Flu scourge has a pig of a name for Jewish state
JERUSALEM: It may be called swine flu around the world, but a…
EU to boost ties with Egypt, says presidency
LUXEMBOURG: The European Union has decided to deepen its relations with Egypt,…
Elton John, Paul McCartney finances hit by downturn
The finances of Britain s top music stars, including Elton John, Paul…
French all-news channel expands Arabic service
PARIS: France s international all-news television network France 24 said Friday it…