Rights group urges Syria to free last of 12 reform seekers
DAMASCUS: A Syrian human rights group on Sunday urged the authorities to free from jail an opposition writer who is still in jail nearly two months after completing his sentence.…
Nigerian president to attend Benin anniversary
ABUJA: Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, chairman of regional bloc ECOWAS, will attend neighbouring Benin's 50th independence anniversary on Sunday in Porto Novo, an official statement said. Jonathan will attend the…
Saddam’s ex-lawyer suing Jordanian daily over book
AMMAN: Saddam Hussein's former attorney is suing a Jordanian daily for publishing excerpts of his book about the executed Iraqi leader, the newspaper's lawyer said on Sunday. "Khalil al-Dulaimi wants…
Disney selling Miramax to investors for $660 mln
The Walt Disney Co. is selling Miramax Films to a group of investors for $660 million, marking a new phase for a studio that helped launch the career of Quentin…
Cairo’s alternative rock scene blossoms at Sawy
On Friday, July 30, Sawy Culturewheel treated over 700 listeners to an alternative rock battle of the bands in which 10 Egyptian bands vied for the best original alternative song…
UAE to suspend BlackBerry service on security fears
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates will suspend use of Blackberry services in October, citing concerns about security risks, and affecting half a million users in the Gulf Arab state. The…
4 killed by landmine in Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey: Four civilians died when their vehicle hit a landmine that Kurdish rebels are suspected of planting in southeastern Turkey, the Anatolia news agency reported on Sunday. The four…
IDC’s ‘Smart IT Buyers’ forum kicks off on Monday
CAIRO: The International Data Corporation (IDC) will be hosting a forum on Aug. 2 in Cairo to demonstrate how IT buyers can make shrewd business decisions in the next 18…
Canada offers help in Sudanese referendum
MONTREAL: Canada, whose province of Quebec had a referendum on independence, has offered Sudan assistance in organizing a plebiscite about the future of its restive southern region, the government announced.…