Cairo reopens restored 19th century synagogue
CAIRO: The 19th-century synagogue of Maimonides in Cairo s ancient Jewish quarter…
Iraqi PM Maliki emerges as front-runner after Iraq vote
BAGHDAD: Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki, the Shia leader who helped ease Iraq…
Public statements on Mubarak's health fail to allay worries
CAIRO: Rare public statements on the state of the Egyptian president's health…
Iraqis defy deadly bomb attacks to vote
BAGHDAD: Iraqis defied waves of bomb, mortar and rocket attacks that killed…
Women's rights take baby steps forward in Mideast
WASHINGTON: Women's rights have inched forward in the Middle East, but gender…
Mexico detects first mutation of swine flu
MEXICO CITY: Mexican officials said Wednesday they have confirmed the first mutation…
Egypt retrieves prehistoric artifacts from Britain
CAIRO: Britain has sent back to Egypt some 25,000 ancient artifacts, some…
Study finds part-time mums have healthier kids
Mothers who work part-time are more likely to have healthier children than…