Abuse of prescription opioids on the rise globally: UN report
CAIRO: While global markets for cocaine, heroin and cannabis have declined or…
Egypt pound weakens as government rejects foreign aid
CAIRO: Egypt's pound weakened to its lowest since mid-April after the government…
African Union panel meets on Libya mediation effort
PRETORIA: South African President Jacob Zuma said Sunday the UN resolution used…
Syria presses sweep towards Lebanon border
DAMASCUS: Syrian troops pushed towards the Lebanese border on Sunday as…
Afghanistan hospital suicide bomb toll rises to 38
KABUL: The toll from a suicide car bombing at an Afghan hospital…
Bahrain opposition says undecided on talks
DUBAI: Bahrain's largest Shia opposition formation has not yet decided if it…
Yemen’s Saleh injured by planted bomb, plans return: source
RIYADH: Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh was injured earlier this month by…
‘Dabangg’ dominates Bollywood awards with 6 prizes
"Dabangg," a tale about a corrupt police officer, dominated the 12th International…
Ministry plays down Mubarak cancer report: papers
CAIRO: Egypt's health ministry has no official documentation confirming former President…