Peaceful power in Jordan
AMMAN: Jordan is moving forward with plans to develop a civil nuclear program seen as important to meeting the country's energy needs and reducing the reliance on imported fuel. For…
Egypt procrastinates in submitting reports on human rights, says EOHR
CAIRO: The government has always procrastinated in submitting periodic reports on the human rights situation in Egypt before United Nations committees, according to a recent report which claimed that the…
Lion, wolves and bears draw the crowds at Baghdad pet shop
BAGHDAD: Sabah Alazawi is doing a roaring trade these days at his Baghdad pet shop — and not only because he has a lion for sale. Along with dogs, he…
Israel defends right to raid aid ships heading for Gaza
GENEVA: Israel defended during a hearing of the UN Human Rights Committee on Wednesday its right to retaliate against aid ships attempting to breach its blockade of the impoverished Gaza…
Egypt breaks into FIFA top 10 for first time in history
CAIRO: Egypt broke into the top 10 in the FIFA monthly ranking for the first time in history despite failing to qualify to the World Cup. The African champions were…
Three policemen killed in ‘Qaeda’ attacks in south Yemen
SANAA: Suspected Al-Qaeda gunmen launched simultaneous attacks Wednesday on the intelligence and security services headquarters in the south Yemen town of Zinjibar killing three policeman and wounding 11, a security…
Ahly accept Police Union offer for Farouk
CAIRO: Ahly accepted an undisclosed offer from Police Union for defending midfielder Abdullah Farouk, the Egyptian champions said. Police Union finished last season fourth and wish they can move up…
Israel MPs push referendum for Golan, east Jerusalem pullout
JERUSALEM: An Israeli parliamentary committee voted Wednesday in favor of a bill requiring a referendum prior to any possible withdrawal from east Jerusalem or the Golan Heights, a committee spokesman…
Hezbollah claims it holds ‘precise’ Israeli target list
BEIRUT: Hezbollah stands ready for a showdown with Israel and knows what to target in the event of another conflict, the party's second-in-command Naim Qassem claimed in an interview published…
Bedouin dissident Mussad Abu Fagr released
CAIRO: Bedouin activist Mussad Abu Fagr was released from detention Tuesday after almost three years behind bars under the emergency law despite around 20 court rulings ordering his release. In…
