Hamas chief says arrests hinder unity
CAIRO: Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal said on Tuesday that arrests in the…
PA ups pension for early retirees
CAIRO: The People's Assembly (PA) approved a new law modifying the social…
PA approves law to up women seats in PA
CAIRO: The People's Assembly (PA) approved a new law that will increase…
US wants Mideast talks to start soon, end quickly
JERUSALEM: Washington wants the stalled Middle East peace talks to resume soon…
Egypt renews effort to end Palestinian rift
CAIRO: Egypt is renewing efforts to end the rift between Palestinian factions…
Egypt, Saudi congratulate Lebanese vote winners
CAIRO/RIYADH: Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak called Saad Hariri and Prime Minister Fouad…
European MPs enter Gaza, others kept at Rafah crossing
CAIRO: Forty-one MPs from the European Parliament entered Gaza via the Rafah…
Fatah, Cairo work towards Palestinian unity deal deadline
CAIRO: A delegation from Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas s Fatah party was…
US allies trounce Hezbollah in Lebanon vote
BEIRUT: A pro-Western bloc inflicted a surprise defeat on Hezbollah and its…