US recognizes rebels as Libya’s legitimate gov’t
ISTANBUL: The United States formally recognized Libya's rebel opposition as the legitimate…
Syria security forces kill 14, say activists
NICOSIA: Syrian security forces opened fire on thousands of demonstrators across the…
Iraq says to execute Saddam half-brothers
BAGHDAD: Iraq will execute two of Saddam Hussein's half-brothers within a month…
Turkey investigates Kurdish autonomy declaration
DIYARBAKIR: Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into a declaration of "democratic…
Egypt detains former PM Ebeid for illegal land deal
By Reuters CAIRO: Authorities detained former prime minister Atef Ebeid for 15 days…
National powers call for new gov’t, say sit-in will continue until demands are met
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: Over 25 political parties, organizations, youth movements and five…
Tahrir protester says abducted, beaten by police; over 10 on hunger strike
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: A protester in Tahrir Square claimed that he was…
Protesters end sit-in near Suez Canal, gather at El-Arbaein
By Marwa Al-A'asar CAIRO: Suez protesters on Thursday ended their open sit-in…
530 martyrs’ families granted exceptional pensions
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: A total of 530 martyrs’ families were granted LE…
Mubarak denies ordering Egyptian protesters killed
By Hamza Hendawi /AP CAIRO: Ex-president Hosni Mubarak has told interrogators he did…