Nuclear deal clarified Iranian intentions: Kouchner
ISTANBUL: Iran's nuclear deal with Brazil and Turkey does not go far enough but at least it served to clarify that Tehran intends to continue enriching uranium, French Foreign…
Iraqi president fights to maintain power at home
SULAIMANIYAH: Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, who founded a political party to counter hegemony and graft among Kurdish leaders, could face similar accusations from his innermost circle of power next month.…
New report reveals habits of Mideastern youth
Youth from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have not abandoned their heritage despite desiring western brands and lifestyles, a new survey says. “On the one hand, MENA teens…
Polls kick off in south Lebanon
BEIRUT: South Lebanon went to the polls on Sunday with Hezbollah-backed candidates running uncontested in mainly Shia areas, as the group's archfoe Israel held a defense drill across the border.…
Israel holds major missile defense drill
JERUSALEM: Israel on Sunday kicked off a five-day nationwide defense drill aimed at preparing civilians for rocket attacks while seeking to reassure neighboring Lebanon and Syria of its peaceful intentions.…
Talaat Moustafa speaks out for the first time during fourth hearing
CAIRO: During the fourth hearing of the murder retrial of construction mogul Hesham Talaat Moustafa Saturday, a Pakistani engineer, whose company installed the surveillance cameras in Burj Al Rimal tower,…
Islamist attack on Somali presidency kills 14 civilians
MOGADISHU: Somalia's Al-Qaeda-inspired Shebab rebels attacked the presidential palace in Mogadishu overnight, sparking a battle that left at least 14 civilians dead, officials and witnesses said Sunday. The Islamist insurgents…
Eight National Coalition members released from custody
CAIRO: Egyptian security forces Saturday released eight political prisoners arrested in a raid Thursday night, according to the Arab Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI). The individuals, including several members…
Trial of political activists postponed till June 26
CAIRO: The opening session of the trial of three activists accused of criminal charges was adjourned Saturday until June 26 this year. The Khalifa misdemeanors court granted requests by defence…
Activist sentenced to six months in prison
CAIRO: The Qasr El-Nil Misdemeanors Court on Saturday sentenced activist Ahmed Saad Abu Doma to six months in prison with an LE 300 bail, on charges of vandalism of state…
