Syria presidential campaign launches despite war
The election is being staged despite a raging civil war, with dozens of people dying across the country every day.
Israel closes Golan zone adjacent to Syria
Rebels in southern Syria set up earlier this year the so-called Southern Front, including some 30,000 fighters from more than 55 mainstream rebel groups, and have claimed successes, notably in…
Lithuania’s ‘Iron Lady’ poised for victory amid Russia fears
A candidate must win half of the votes cast with a turnout of at least 50% to win in round one.
200 Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis members referred to trial
Prosecution has charged them with founding, leading and joining a terrorist organisation, among other charges
Egypt students jailed for 4 years over violent protests
The 36 students were found guilty of holding a violent protest in December, rioting, blocking roads in front of the university and showing aggression against the security forces, the sources…
Egypt’s representative in Intel science competition prevented from travelling
Student, accused of torching a policeman’s car, was released from custody last week
25 Brotherhood members acquitted
Mansoura court acquits 25 Brotherhood members accused of participating in violence in August 2013
Al Jazeera’s Elshamy could ‘die within a few days’: Doctor
Journalist in critical condition as hunger strike reaches 111 days
New price formula for natural gas set at $2 minimum per 1m BTUs
The second method links the price of gas to the international price per ton of urea and ammonia and is applied directly to the manufacturer, according to the official.
TV presenter acquitted over broadcasting alleged leaked phone calls
Abdel Raheem Ali was accused of libel by two activists for whom he had broadcast alleged leaked phone calls
