Syria reverses ban on Islamic face veil in schools
BEIRUT: Syria's Education Ministry has reversed a decision that banned teachers from wearing the niqab — the full Islamic veil that reveals only a woman's eyes — and authorities closed…
Egypt’s revolt; lessons of Iran
When the Egyptian army announced its ‘neutrality’ at the very early stages of the recent mass uprisings, it was clear that a different policy was in effect as compared to…
Slain Assiut priest killed by maid and three associates
CAIRO: A priest who was found dead in his apartment in Assiut in February was killed during an armed robbery facilitated by his maid, the Ministry of Interior confirmed on…
Air strike on car in Sudan kills two: officials
KHARTOUM: An air strike on a car on Sudan's Red Sea coast killed its two passengers and destroyed the vehicle on Tuesday evening, the head of the state assembly told…
UNICEF contributes to humanitarian assistance at the Egyptian Libyan borders
UNICEF: UNICEF is working in close cooperation with national authorities and other partners in responding to the needs of tens of thousands of families escaping the crisis in Libya. “UNICEF…
Crime wave grips Egypt, absence of police blamed
CAIRO: Gunmen kidnapped a grandniece of Anwar Sadat and demanded a ransom. In one southern city, robbers didn't bother to wait until dark to target pedestrians. In another, a brawl…
Women’s rights group discusses fair representation in electoral bodies
CAIRO: Women’s rights activists, as well as members of different political parties and analysts agreed that a roster system is the way to guarantee fair representation of women in the…
HRW urges military to cancel blogger trial
CAIRO: Human Rights Watch called on Egypt's military rulers to cancel the trial of a blogger charged with insulting the armed forces as lawyers expected the court to issue…
Military council to investigate Mubarak wealth
CAIRO: Egypt's military rulers said Tuesday they will form a panel to investigate the wealth of toppled president Hosni Mubarak as part of a sweeping probe into corruption, the official…
Egypt arrests former housing minister Soliman
CAIRO: Egyptian authorities arrested the former housing minister, a security source said on Wednesday, a step which may add to worries among real estate investors that land transactions made…