Egypt asks Berlin to return Nefertiti bust
CAIRO: Egypt is officially requesting the return of the 3,300-year-old bust of…
Rafah crossing to close on Police Day, cables say Egypt has ‘no influence’
CAIRO: The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza will be closed…
Pope calls on Christians to mend divisions
VATICAN CITY: Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday implored Christians to mend their…
Dozens commemorate Police Day outside Cairo court
CAIRO: Dozens of citizens gathered on Monday outside the Cassation Court in…
Outtara slaps ban on Ivory Coast cocoa exports
ABIDJAN: Alassane Ouattara, internationally recognized as the winner of Ivory Coast's election,…
Naimi says speculation a worry, oil demand to rise
RIYADH: This year could mark a turning point for oil demand as…
Obama to push faster recovery, more jobs
WASHINGTON: Political engines are revving up for the 2012 presidential election and…
Kuwait MPs aim to quiz minister on ‘torture’ death
KUWAIT CITY: Three opposition MPs on Monday filed to question the Kuwaiti…
Najib Mikati tipped as new Lebanon PM
BEIRUT: Former premier Najib Mikati was tipped on Monday as the favorite…
Iran hangs two activists held in 2009 election demos
TEHRAN: Iran hanged on Monday two activists it said were members of…