Muslim Brotherhood urges Mubarak to dissolve parliament
By Agencies CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood demanded Wednesday that President Hosni Mubark dissolve the newly elected parliament and hold new elections, in a move that appeared to be an attempt…
Library e-books easier, but still hassle
NEW YORK – Libraries have been lending e-books for longer than there's been a Kindle, but until recently only a few devices worked with them. That's changed in the past…
Apple targeted over China production standards
SHANGHAI: Chinese environmental groups on Thursday singled out Apple for failing to tackle concerns over pollution and the health of workers at plants making parts for trendy gadgets such as…
Old dog, new tricks: Study IDs 9,400-year-old mutt
PORTLAND: Nearly 10,000 years ago, man's best friend provided protection and companionship and an occasional meal. That's what researchers are saying after finding a bone fragment from what they are…
New hope for hepatitis C, an often hidden disease
WASHINGTON – There's new hope for an overlooked epidemic: Two powerful drugs are nearing the market that promise to help cure many more people of liver-attacking hepatitis C — even…
Thousands rally as Tunisia probes regime assets
TUNIS: Thousands of Tunisians rallied against the inclusion of old regime figures in their new government on Wednesday, as prosecutors launched an inquiry into the former president's financial assets. "Ben…
Rights groups condemn Qaddafi’s Tunisia statements
CAIRO: Fourteen Egyptian human rights groups condemned on Tuesday statements made by Libyan President Muammar Qaddafi regarding the Tunisian people’s revolt against the government and the regime, describing ousted Tunisian…
Coptic lawyers demand routine mental health check-ups for police
CAIRO: A group of Coptic lawyers filed a lawsuit on Tuesday with the Administrative Court against Minister of Interior Habib El-Adly, calling for mandatory and routine mental health check-ups for…
Analysts say self-immolation warning sign for gov’t as 6th incident reported
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: A 35-year-old employee attempted to set himself ablaze Wednesday morning in front of the Cairo governor’s office but was prevented by security before he caught fire. Hazem…
Asamoah excited to join Egyptian Barca
CAIRO: Ismaili-bound striker Alex Asamoah is relishing the prospect of joining the coastal club after being told that Dervishes style of play resembles that of Barcelona. The Asante Kotoko ace,…