An untoward Michael Jackson tribute at Opera House
What should be said at the outset of this review is that it is a biased one. I am in fact a deep admirer of late American pop star Michael…
After unity deal, Hamas eyes gesture from the West
GAZA CITY: After sealing a historic unity deal with its rival Fatah, Gaza's Hamas rulers believe the West can no longer afford to ignore them and must end its policy…
Al-Qaeda confirms Osama bin Laden’s death
CAIRO: Al-Qaeda on Friday confirmed the killing of Osama bin Laden and warned of retaliation, saying Americans' "happiness will turn to sadness." The confirmation came in an internet statement posted…
Hamas chief criticizes way bin Laden killed, buried
CAIRO: Khaled Meshaal, head of the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas, on Thursday criticized the method used by US special forces to kill Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden and his…
Egypt to oversee Palestinian security talks
GAZA CITY: A senior Egyptian intelligence official will oversee talks between the rival Hamas and Fatah on reshaping their security forces, a Palestinian official said Friday. The unity agreement signed…
Arab rulers’ cash tough to reclaim: Swiss experts
GENEVA: African and Middle East countries looking to reclaim more than $1 billion allegedly stashed in Switzerland by "kleptocrat" leaders will need to untangle a vast web of accounts to…
Gamal Mubarak remanded in custody over new charges, says lawyer
CAIRO: Lawyer Farid El-Deeb, representing the Mubarak family, said Friday that Gamal Mubarak was remanded in custody for a further 15 days over new charges, without giving details. Press reports…
OPEC delegates see oil price fall as welcome
LONDON: Oil's sharp slide this week is welcome because high prices may hurt the world economy and in the longer term accelerate the use of alternative fuels, OPEC delegates said…
Egypt’s foreign reserves fall to lowest in 4 years
CAIRO: Egypt's net foreign reserves fell to their lowest in four years in April, reaching $28.02 billion, as the economy of the Arab world's most populous state stumbles after a…
Cost inflation to rain on cement makers’ results
Some of the world's largest cement makers report first-quarter earnings on Thursday with investors concerned that energy and materials inflation will spoil the industry's recovery.