Bahrain sentences 8 activists to life
MANAMA, Bahrain: A court sentenced eight Shia activists to life in prison…
Southern Yemen fighting displaces 45,000 people: UN
GENEVA: Fighting between government forces and suspected Al-Qaeda fighters in southern Yemen…
Council of Europe names Morocco partner for democracy
STRASBOURG: The Council of Europe on Tuesday granted partner for democracy status…
Egypt, India plan $160 mln PET plant in Ain Sokhna
CAIRO: A joint Indian-Egyptian venture will see the construction of a polyethylene…
Wadi solutions stem effects of climate change, pests on crops
CAIRO: For Wadi Group, it all started with an olive tree in…
Egypt’s index ends down 0.9 percent
DUBAI/CAIRO: Egypt's index ended down 0.9 percent, a day after it reached…
High oil prices threaten to derail growth: IEA
SINGAPORE: High crude prices may derail growth in China and India, the…
Iran frees jailed human rights activist
TEHRAN: Iran has freed human rights campaigner Emadeddin Baghi after he served…
63% of Israelis back swap deal to free Shalit
JERUSALEM: Nearly two-thirds of Israelis back a prisoner exchange deal which would…
Iran deputy foreign minister resigns amid pressure
TEHRAN: Iran's newly appointed deputy foreign minister has resigned under pressure…