Iran to send deputy FM to Cairo on way to new ties
TEHRAN: Iran is to send a deputy foreign minister to Cairo to draw up an agenda for talks aimed at normalizing ties with Egypt, local media reported on Monday. "A…
Egypt imposes visa restrictions on Libyans
CAIRO: Egypt has imposed visa restrictions on Libyans, the foreign ministry said on Sunday, in a move that will block Libyans trying to escape the conflict from entering the country.…
12 dead, 232 injured and 190 arrested in Imbaba violence
By Tamim El-Elyan CAIRO: Twelve died and 232 were injured in Saturday’s Imbaba clashes, which were fueled by a rumor that a Christian woman who converted to Islam was being held…
Cairo, Alex protesters condemn Imbaba clashes
By Dalia Rabie and Tamim Elyan CAIRO/ALEXANDRIA: Thousands of protesters demonstrated in front of the state-TV building blocking the road and hundreds protested in front of the Alexandria Library on Sunday…
Copts protest at US embassy, analysts say no to foreign intervention
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: Around 30 Coptic protesters congregated at the US embassy Sunday, demanding the prosecution of those responsible for clashes in Imbaba the previous night, which left at least…
Egypt Conference convenes on challenges facing revolution
CAIRO: In a bid to “protect the revolution,” attendees of the first Egypt Conference debated pressing challenges, including rebuilding state institutions, maintaining national unity, economic recovery, creating a new constitution…
Egyptian foreign minister optimistic about ties with US
WASHINGTON: Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil El-Araby expressed optimism about relations with the United States following the downfall of president Hosni Mubarak in the wake of a popular revolt. "I think…
Regime hunts opponents in Syrian towns, say activists
DAMASCUS: Syrian troops hunted down opponents of President Bashar Al-Assad in two flashpoint cities on Sunday, rights activists said, as the regime ignored growing world anger at its bloody response…
Kamilia Shehata confirms being Christian on Coptic TV
By Essam Fadl CAIRO: Kamelia Shehata appeared on TV Saturday evening to confirm that she has not converted to Islam as reported and has been living with her husband and son…
Bahrain accuses activists of plots to topple state
MANAMA: Bahrain's military prosecutor accused 21 political activists Sunday of seeking to overthrow the ruling monarchy with the help of a foreign terrorist group — an apparent reference to Iranian-backed…