Kuwait academic detained on security accusations
KUWAIT CITY: A prominent Kuwaiti academic, Obaid Al-Wasmi, has been detained on…
Qandil’s defense team call on court to step down
By Marwa Al-A'asar CAIRO: The defense team of outspoken former TV host…
Proposed ban on ‘Joseph the Honest’ threatens freedom of expression, says NGO
By Sarah Carr CAIRO: An Egyptian NGO has warned against the threat posed…
Assange vows WikiLeaks strength despite new threats
ELLINGHAM: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said the site will stay strong despite…
HRW urges US to link aid to Israeli settlements
JERUSALEM: Israel systematically stifles the development of Palestinian communities in the West…
Ahmadinejad seeks “win-win” outcome from Iran talks
TEHRAN: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Saturday he hoped for a "win-win"…
Mission will fulfill Ivory Coast mandate, says UN chief
ABIDJAN: The secretary-general of the United Nations said its mandate in Ivory…
Egyptian family completes takeover of Hull
By AP HULL, England: An Egyptian family has completed the protracted takeover of…
34 African migrants arrested in Sinai
By Maggie Michael /AP CAIRO: An Egyptian police official says 34 African migrants…
‘Pink Panther’ director Blake Edwards dies
Oscar-winning director Blake Edwards, who made the "Pink Panther" movies and the…