Greece parcel bomb plot underlines youth anger
ATHENS: A parcel bomb plot targeting foreign governments underlines the emergence of extremism in Greece, fuelled by young people bearing the brunt its deep economic malaise, observers say. The prime…
Western pressure on Yemen could backfire
DUBAI: Mounting Western pressure on Yemen to intensify its campaign against Al-Qaeda could backfire in a country already weakened by internal conflicts and poverty and with a suspicious populace, analysts…
Iranians stage mass protest against ‘Great Satan’ US
TEHRAN: Thousands of Iranians chanted "Death to America" as they staged Thursday a mass protest against the "Great Satan" to mark the 31st anniversary of the capture of the American…
Review: iPhone-controlled drone fun but expensive
By Michael Felberbaum/ AP RICHMOND: You can pretty much do anything with your iPhone these days — control your digital video recorder from afar, unlock your car and now, fly a…
EU battles to lock down radioactive waste forever
BRUSSELS: Europe offered new plans Wednesday to lock away forever lethal radioactive waste, but the proposals attacking hopelessly inadequate disposal facilities drew a stinging rebuke from environmentalists. Half a century…
Facebook steps into middle of smartphone lifestyles
PALO ALTO: Facebook on Wednesday moved to become the heart of smart phone lifestyles by making it easy for people to find deals at nearby shops and connect with mobile…
New dioxin rules might force more cleanups
MIDLAND: The government has spent many millions of dollars in recent decades cleaning up sites contaminated with dioxin and, in extreme cases, relocating residents of entire neighborhoods tainted by the…
Robot’s space debut ‘giant leap for tinmankind’
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space is about to get its first humanoid from planet Earth. Robonaut 2 — affectionately known as R2 — is hitching a one-way ride to the…
Egypt expects $10 bln FDI 2010/11 fiscal year, says trade minister
ABU DHABI: Egypt will push ahead with economic reforms in order to achieve the targeted $10 billion in foreign direct investment in the 2010-11 fiscal year, the Egyptian trade minister…
More resignations expected at Democratic Front Party, says former sec-gen
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: Eighteen members from the Democratic Front Party (DFP) resigned on Tuesday due to differences with its leadership, which they described as undemocratic, according to former secretary general…
