Crimea holds referendum to split from Ukraine
Ukraine’s new government and most of the international community except Russia have said they will not recognise a result expected to be overwhelmingly in favour of immediate secession.
Syria army advances in rebel town as war enters 4th year
A military source said “13 rebel chiefs leading operations are dead”, adding there were “many deaths among the insurgents”.
Kerry pressuring the wrong side: Israel minister
AFP - An Israeli minister on Sunday said Washington's top diplomat was “wrong” for pressuring Israel in peace talks, a day before Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas visits the White House.…
Cabinet holds emergency meeting over conscripts’ shooting
Ministers reiterate constitutional article enshrining military trials, call on workers and unions to postpone “factions’ demands”
Court rejects appeal for Ahmed Ezz imprisonment
Steel tycoon still facing charges
ANHRI condemns attack that killed five military policemen
Arab human rights group calls Saturday’s attack “black terrorism”
Cairo Jazz Festival wows audience
The second night of the sixth edition of the festival entertained and enthralled the audience with a variety of musical acts
The real impact of Israel’s ‘Jewish state‘ demand
The main impact of Israel’s new “Jewish state” demand is to effectively negate the Palestinian recognition of Israel in 1993
Student Corner: The underlying tension between Egypt and Israel
By Nour Bakr The shooting down of an Egyptian military helicopter earlier this year prompted new fears over the security threat posed to both Egypt and Israel by militant groups…
More revolution anniversary detainees sentenced
The group sentenced on Saturday is part of a group of over 1,000 people arrested on the third anniversary of the revolution