12 die in Algerian desert in bid to reach Europe, survivors
BAMAKO: Twelve African nationals trying to illegally enter Europe have died from…
Cancer experts not consulted over Megrahi release, report
LONDON: Four British cancer specialists who were closely involved in the Lockerbie…
Matthew beats Ashour for Australian title
CANBERRA: England’s world number one Nick Matthew downed Egyptian rankings rival Ramy…
Youth Olympic flame lit in Singapore
SINGAPORE: A towering flame was lit in the heart of Singapore on…
Egypt’s Alcotexa sells 1,034 T cotton in past week
CAIRO: Egypt's Alexandria Cotton Exporters' Association (Alcotexa) committed to sell 1,034 tons…
6 African migrants killed in Egypt in desert clash
EL-ARISH: Six African migrants trying to cross into Israel were killed in…
Cairo’s Muslim faithful called to pray on one wavelength
CAIRO: Egypt on Thursday began unifying calls to prayer that ring out…
Iran stoning woman tortured to confess on TV: lawyer
LONDON: A lawyer for an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning…
Lebanon bans Iranian-made biopic of Christ
BEIRUT: Two Lebanese television networks were banned Friday from showing an Iranian-made…
Mubarak hosts Abbas amid Israel talks push
CAIRO: Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and Jordan's King Abdullah II separately met…