Sharm to be permanent home for Arab summits
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will fund the construction of a permanent seat for…
Cancelled rights talk shows up lack of judicial freedom, say activists
CAIRO: The last-minute cancellation of a scheduled meeting between representatives of international…
Egypt reports ninth human case of bird flu
CAIRO: Egypt on Wednesday reported a new human case of the deadly…
President makes surprise visit to Sudan for talks on Darfur
KHARTOUM, Sudan: President Hosni Mubarak made a surprise visit to Khartoum on…
Eight more Islamists detained in central Egypt
CAIRO: Egyptian security forces have detained eight more members of the opposition…
Three months after parliamentary elections, opposition in shambles
CAIRO: A gunfight that broke out at the headquarters of Egypt's oldest…
Illegal organ trade thrives on poverty
Head: Illegal organ trade thrives on povertyCAIRO: On the back of dire…
Profile of key players
President Hosni MubarakIn 1981, Mubarak, then Vice-President, became president of Egypt following…
Government blames bird flu recurrence on lack of compliance with instructions
CAIRO: The government has said that the probable cause for the recurrence…
Committee recognizes new Al-Wafd Party head
CAIRO: A committee that oversees Egypt s political parties on Monday recognized…