Bahrain appeals court upholds jail for 13 opposition leaders
The 13 activists took part in 2011 anti-government protests and were convicted by a military tribunal on charges that included "setting up terror groups to topple the regime"
Suez police uncover weapons stash in cemetery
Suez security forces followed an unidentified man to a weapons stash in a cemetery, the man managed to escape
US delegation en route to Egypt
An American delegation is due to hold meetings with government and opposition groups
Protests scheduled against military trials Tuesday
Supporters of Sherif El-Hosary and Qorsaya residents to demonstrate in front of military police headquarters and High Court building
Morsy invites Saudi king to Islamic summit
Minister of Foreign Affairs announces Morsy’s invitation to King Abdullah following annual bi-lateral talks
El-Erian quits presidential team
Essam El-Erian resigns as adviser to President Mohamed Morsy but retains his Freedom and Justice Party posts
Copts dream of a secure Egypt at Christmas
As Coptic Christians celebrate Christmas, hope and fear surrounds Egypt’s future
Syria opposition and west reject Assad ‘peace plan’
Assad, in his first speech in seven months, on Sunday outlined his vision for a way out of the 21-month conflict
Delhi gang-rape accused in court for first time
Lawyers at the Saket court complex have decided to refuse to defend the accused, ignoring pleas from India's chief justice
In Pictures: Egyptian Copts celebrate Christmas
Egyptian Cops attend Christmas mass, pay respects to those departed