Bahrain sentences 8 activists to life
MANAMA, Bahrain: A court sentenced eight Shia activists to life in prison…
Free Egyptians Party criticizes Brotherhood-Wafd election alliance
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: The Free Egyptians Party (FEP) criticized in a statement…
Mubarak supporters plan June 24 demo
By Safaa Abdoun CAIRO: Supporters of ousted president Hosni Mubarak are calling for…
Southern Yemen fighting displaces 45,000 people: UN
GENEVA: Fighting between government forces and suspected Al-Qaeda fighters in southern Yemen…
Council of Europe names Morocco partner for democracy
STRASBOURG: The Council of Europe on Tuesday granted partner for democracy status…
Egypt judicial panel to investigate torture claims
By AFP CAIRO: Egypt's public prosecutor has set up a panel of…
Risk of terrorism in Egypt decreasing due to democratization, analysts conclude
By Brett Borkan CAIRO: While many observers traditionally feared an increased risk of…
Calls grow in Egypt to delay elections
By Hamza Hendawi and Maggie Michael / AP CAIRO: Calls are growing in…
Iran frees jailed human rights activist
TEHRAN: Iran has freed human rights campaigner Emadeddin Baghi after he served…
63% of Israelis back swap deal to free Shalit
JERUSALEM: Nearly two-thirds of Israelis back a prisoner exchange deal which would…