Cyprus oil exploration draws interest from five firms
NICOSIA: Five international companies have contacted the Cypriot government over the possibility…
Egypt orders release of Muslim cleric in CIA kidnapping case
CAIRO: Egypt has ordered the release of a Muslim cleric who has…
Six suspected cases of human bird flu reported in Fayoum
CAIRO: Six people were hospitalized Saturday after showing symptoms of bird flu…
January was the world's hottest month on record, scientists
TOKYO: Last month was the world s hottest January on record, in…
Egypt welcomes Palestinian unity government deal
CAIRO: Egypt on Friday welcomed an agreement between rival Palestinian factions to…
Arab League to hold crisis talks on Jerusalem works
CAIRO: The Arab League is to convene an urgent meeting of permanent…
Palestinians prepare for Mecca crisis talks
GAZA CITY: Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas supremo Khaled Meshaal will…