US wiretapping of Islamic charity deemed illegal
SAN FRANCISCO: A US federal judge Wednesday deemed "unlawful" the 2004 electronic…
Desert spreading like 'cancer,' Egypt conference told
ALEXANDRIA: The desert is making a comeback in the Middle East, with…
China insists Iran nuclear crisis needs 'peaceful' answer
BEIJING: China on Thursday took a more prominent role in efforts…
Mars radar could help stave off drought in ME, says NASA
ALEXANDRIA: Technology used to discover underground ice on Mars could also be…
Israeli judge orders release of detained Fatah leader
JERUSALEM: An Israeli military judge on Thursday ordered the release of 10…
US envoy in Sudan in a bid to rescue polls
KHARTOUM: The US special envoy for Sudan met opposition leaders in Khartoum…
Saudi Arabia 'holds off on executing sorcerer'
BEIRUT: Saudi Arabia has apparently decided to hold off on carrying out…
30 prisoners escape after bomb blast at south Yemen jail
SANAA: Around 30 prisoners escaped after a bomb explosion at a prison…
Easter eggs may be good for you, study suggests
Easter eggs and other chocolate may be good for the heart and…
Islamic scholars at Saudi meet urge 'extremists' to repent
RIYADH: Muslim scholars from around the world who met this week in…