New leads on Sweden suicide bomber accomplices: media
STOCKHOLM: The man who narrowly missed wreaking carnage in Stockholm with Sweden's first suicide bombing may have had links to radical Muslim preacher Abu Hamza, media reported Thursday. They also…
Citizen journalism takes forefront during elections
By Heba Afify CAIRO: Newspapers and television programs were not the only media covering the recent parliamentary elections; ordinary citizens took their cameras to polling stations and provided amateur reports, photographs…
Artists meet to discuss their role in promoting human rights
CAIRO: In observance of International Human Rights Day, the US Embassy organized a discussion on Monday between Egyptian artists and US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchange Maura…
Arabs against peace talks without clear borders
By Agencies CAIRO: Arab foreign ministers spoke out Wednesday against any talks between Israel and the Palestinians, direct or indirect, unless the US takes a firm stance on the future…
Italy appeals court ups US sentences in CIA trial
ROME: An Italian appeals court on Wednesday increased the sentences against 23 Americans convicted in the kidnapping of an Egyptian terror suspect involved in the CIA's extraordinary renditions program. In…
Tempest in a tutu over ‘fat’ ballet jibe
American ballet lovers had their tutus in a twist Tuesday after a New York Times critic accused the Sugarplum Fairy in a new "The Nutcracker" production of being fat. The…
India’s central bank keeps rates on hold, warns on inflation
MUMBAI: India's central bank on Thursday kept its key short-term interest rates unchanged, in line with forecasts, but still warned of the need for "continued vigilance" to curb inflation. After…
Syria: Gearing up for IT
By Oxford Business Group Although tourists might head straight to Souk Al-Hamidiyya, in fact, one of the biggest souks in Damascus these days is unquestionably Souk Al-Bahsa. It might lack the…
Yemen reforms on track, should help economy, currency
DUBAI: Yemen has made good progress in addressing fiscal imbalances weighing on its economy but the impoverished country's dwindling oil output and unrest make for an uphill struggle, a senior…
UN Hariri court to ‘disappear with wind’, says Nasrallah
BEIRUT: Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah on Thursday predicted a UN court on the murder of Rafiq Hariri would "disappear with the wind" as vast crowds gathered to mark the Shia…
