Famine downgraded in some areas of Somalia
NAIROBI: US and UN food security agencies are downgrading the famine rating…
Libya’s ex-rebels demand role in government
TRIPOLI: Former rebel fighters in Libya are raising the stakes by demanding…
Iraq bombs kill eight in worst violence in weeks
BAGHDAD: Bombings against a policeman's home and three mosques killed eight people…
Iran participation in UN Mideast nuclear forum unclear
VIENNA: Iran's participation at a UN atomic agency forum next week on…
Syria forces kill six in Friday protests: activists
NICOSIA: Syrian security forces shot dead at least six people on Friday…
Buttered Up: Microcupcakes because Egypt loves gimmicks
When you visit a restaurant, what do you look for? The things…
Israel turns to gasoil after bombings cut off gas
DUBAI/LONDON: Pipeline bombings by Islamist groups have cut off Israeli gas supplies…
Damietta plant chief suggests mediation over protests
CAIRO: The head of an Egyptian fertilizer plant at the centre of…
Political groups, parties to join Friday protest under different banners
CAIRO: Political movements and Islamist parties said they will take part in…