Molotovs, tear gas at Bahrain F1 protest
Bahrain was rocked by month-long pro-democracy protests led by the kingdom's Shi'as in early 2011 that were crushed with the help of Gulf troops led by Sunni-ruled Saudi Arabia
‘Shafts of light’ wins Pulitzer prize
A photo taken in a sniper's nest in Syria wins the Pulitzer prize, one of the biggest honours in the US world of news
Friday protests garner split reactions
Several political parties are throwing their weight behind the Muslim Brotherhood’s call to protest, while many are refusing to participate
NSF preparing for elections
National Salvation Front affirms the importance of electoral participation and renews calls for guarantees of fairness in upcoming elections
Israel PM says could block weapons to Syrian rebels
Israeli prime minister said if advanced arms fell into the hands of Islamist militants it could redefine regional security threats
Iraq bombings kill four ahead of polls
The country still faces significant security challenges, mainly from Sunni militants who carry out attacks in a bid to undermine confidence in the Shi'a-led government
UAE breaks up ‘Qaeda cell’ of seven Arabs
Authorities accuse the Islamists of links to the Muslim Brotherhood, which is outlawed in the Gulf state.
Bites Fil Beit: Tagen ro’a’ bel batt – Tagine with crêpe crust and duck
We love food. We love the real, down to earth, tried-and-tested, handed-down-through-the-generations, local Egyptian food. Here is your chance to learn how to make these local delicacies in your own…
