Nepal lifts ban on travel to Iraq to save jobs
KATHMANDU: Thousands of Nepalese workers in Iraq will be able to keep their jobs after the government lifted a ban on travel to the war-torn country, the employment ministry said…
More than matzo balls: Kosher cooking revisited
JERUSALEM: The men behind a unique six-hour eating marathon in Jerusalem want diners to know two things about locusts: First, they taste great stir-fried, and second, they're kosher. When 240…
Russia says missing pilot held by Sudanese militia
MOSCOW: A Russian helicopter pilot who disappeared in Darfur while working for the United Nations was being held by a militia loyal to the Sudanese government, a Russian official was…
Exiled Yemeni opposition member shot on return
SAN'A, Yemen: A Yemeni opposition member shot in the head after returning from 32 years in exile died Wednesday from his wounds, his son said. Abdel-Raqib Al-Qershi fled from Yemen…
Al Jazeera sues Al-Ahram for defamation, latter seeks friendly resolution
CAIRO: Al Jazeera Network filed a law suit against Egyptian daily Al-Ahram accusing the state-run newspaper of publishing "false and damaging statements about the international news network and its management."…
Priest’s wife to receive counseling with church doctor
CAIRO: The runaway wife of a Minya priest whose disappearance had sparked protests among Copts, will receive counseling from the church’s doctor after having reappeared a few days ago. Kamilia…
Arab royalty prominent on Forbes list
CAIRO: Forbes magazine recently came out with their annual “World’s Richest Royalty” list where there was no shortage of Arab billionaires. The only two rulers who received a modest gain…
Arab League launches youth project
CAIRO: Under the theme of promoting dialogue and mutual understanding, the National Project for Arab Youth was launched on Wednesday in Cairo. The Arab Youth Council for Integrated Development in…
Child law allows foster families to give children surname
CAIRO: Minister of Family and Population Moushira Khattab said earlier this week that under the new child law, foster families will be allowed to give children their surname without obtaining…
Pro-Gamal Mubarak campaign draws criticism from opposition
CAIRO: A recent campaign promoting the nomination of Gamal Mubarak — son of incumbent President Hosni Mubarak — for the presidency in 2011 has drawn wide criticism among opposition groups.…