Egyptian aid initiative meets preliminary support, criticism
CAIRO: Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar Ahmed El-Tayeb gave a nod to an…
Prosecution refers Sharqiya Coptic girl to care center
CAIRO: Sharqiya Attorney General Ahmed De'bes referred Wednesday a Coptic girl rumored…
US groups point finger at Egyptian minister
WASHINGTON: US nonprofit organizations under investigation in Egypt say an old ally…
Opposition urges Syrians to boycott charter vote
DAMASCUS: Syria's opposition on Thursday urged voters to boycott a referendum for…
Iran eyes talks after nuclear boasts
TEHRAN: Iran on Thursday expressed hopes of reviving moribund talks with world…
Afghan leader in Pakistan to discuss peace talks
ISLAMABAD: Afghan President Hamid Karzai is expected to press Pakistan during a…
Iranians planned to attack Israelis, says Thailand
BANGKOK: Three Iranians detained after accidentally setting off explosives in Bangkok were…
Egypt court to set date for Mubarak verdict next week
CAIRO: Lawyers defending ousted President Hosni Mubarak will make their final statements…
Arabs reject Russian changes for UN assembly Syria draft
UNITED NATIONS: Arab delegations have dismissed as unacceptable Russian amendments aimed at…
US lawmakers warn US-Egypt ties nearing ‘precipice’, Brotherhood backs probe
WASHINGTON: US lawmakers from both parties stepped up their warnings Wednesday that…