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Ashton returns to Egypt

  /  June 18, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  1 Comment

The European Union high representative will meet Morsi to discuss Syria and relations with Ethiopia

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The Wannabe

  /  June 17, 2013  /  Opinion  /  18 Comments

One of the few remaining benefits of living in Egypt these days is the ridiculous amount of entertainment that our Islamist rulers provide.  In a scene that’s beyond parody, a number of Islamists held a read the rest…

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New Israel, Palestinian finance ministers in first talks

  /  June 16, 2013  /  Business, Economy  /  No Comments

Both sides said that the initial aim was to relaunch regular meetings on technical issues such as crossing points; fuel, power and water supplies to the Palestinians; and payment for treatment of Palestinians in Israeli hospitals.

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Egyptian imprisoned on suspicion of espionage

  /  June 15, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

An Egyptian male, whose identity is unknown, is detained pending trial into allegations of espionage for Israel’s Mossad

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Christian graves vandalised in cemetery: Israel police

  /  June 13, 2013  /  Politics, Region  /  1 Comment

Police said they suspected Jewish religious extremists of spraying the Hebrew-language insults at the site

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Israel pushes plans for 1,100 W. Bank homes

  /  June 13, 2013  /  Politics, Region  /  No Comments

Details of the plans emerged as US Secretary of State John Kerry makes an intensive effort to rekindle dormant peace talks

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In Pictures: March led by PM Qandil on Jerusalem Day

  /  June 7, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

The Muslim Brotherhood participates in the Global March to Jerusalem that marks the 46th anniversary of the occupation of eastern Jerusalem by Israeli forces.

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UN Golan force in crisis after Austria pullout, casualties

  /  June 7, 2013  /  Politics, Region  /  No Comments

The move by Austria is “significant” because it provides such a large amount of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) force

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Syrian army retakes Golan frontier crossing

  /  June 6, 2013  /  Politics  /  No Comments

Its capture opens the way for forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to move on the central city of Homs

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New arrivals on the shelves

  /  June 5, 2013  /  Culture  /  No Comments

A Pilgrim Soul: Memoirs

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Rebels boosted as Assad forces close in on Qusayr

  /  May 31, 2013  /  Politics, Region  /  No Comments

Rebels said hundreds of fighters had broken through army lines to join the battle.

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Foreign minister condemns further Israeli settlements

  /  May 31, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

Israeli settlements and policies towards Al-Aqsa mosque threaten path to peace, says foreign minister

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Assad threatens Israel with renewed fighting

  /  May 31, 2013  /  Politics, Region  /  No Comments

There was no immediate comment on Assad’s remarks from Israel

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Assad implies Syria received Russia missiles: TV

  /  May 30, 2013  /  Politics, Region  /  No Comments

Israel has warned it “will know what to do” if Russia delivers promised anti-aircraft missiles to its war-torn ally Syria

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Israel to build 1,000 new homes in E. Jerusalem

  /  May 30, 2013  /  Politics, Region  /  1 Comment

The news came less than a week after Kerry’s latest round of talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders on his fourth visit to the region since he took office in February

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Kerry back in Israel for peace push

  /  May 23, 2013  /  Politics, Region  /  3 Comments

Making his fourth trip to Israel since he began his tenure in February, Kerry was to head straight into talks with Netanyahu before travelling to Ramallah to meet Abbas

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Police officers strike in solidarity with abducted personnel

  /  May 20, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

Police officers demand a speedy resolution to the hostage crisis in the Sinai Peninsula

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Survey results highlight negative outlook

  /  May 18, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics  /  No Comments

Figures show dissatisfaction with democratic transition and overwhelming concern for better economic conditions

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Arab delegation calls for Security Council meeting on Israel

  /  May 17, 2013  /  Politics  /  No Comments

The Egyptian delegate says the Arab bloc at the United Nations will take action if Israel continues to violate rights of Muslims and Christians

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Abbas: Reconciliation with Hamas and elections are on the agenda

  /  May 17, 2013  /  Egypt, Politics, Region  /  No Comments

The head of the PLO stresses peaceful methods as the only way for Palestinians to get their state

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