Treasurys end year as one of best 2011 investments
NEW YORK: Investors clamored for Treasurys in 2011, giving the market its best return since 2008, even after the US government lost its sterling AAA credit rating. The turmoil in…
Arab body says monitors should quit Syria promptly
CAIRO: An Arab League advisory body called on Sunday for the immediate withdrawal of the organization’s monitoring mission in Syria, saying it was allowing Damascus to cover up continued violence…
Libyan rebel chief warns Egypt over pro-Qaddafi TV
TRIPOLI: A powerful Libyan militia leader warned Egypt on Saturday he would use force to close its embassy and shut the border if the military rulers failed to cut off…
US says Egypt agrees to stop raids
WASHINGTON: Egyptian authorities agreed Friday to halt raids against non-governmental pro-democracy groups as senior Obama administration officials stepped up pressure for them to stop, US officials said. Defense Secretary Leon…
Christian arrested over anti-Prophet posting after clashes
CAIRO: Egyptian authorities have detained a Coptic Christian student accused of posting a drawing of Islam's prophet on Facebook that triggered two days of violence in southern Egypt. Gamal Massoud…
Tahrir Square rings in new year with fireworks and candles
CAIRO: Thousands of Egyptians packed Cairo's Tahrir Square under a blaze of fireworks to ring in the New Year, capping a roller coaster year of political upheaval and deadly clashes…
Syrian opposition criticizes Arab League observer
CAIRO: Syria's opposition has called for the removal of the Sudanese general heading the Arab League mission sent to monitor the crackdown by the Damascus government because he held key…
Abu Ismail campaign coordinator says sister kidnapped
CAIRO: Coordinator of Islamist presidential hopeful Hazem Salah Abou Ismail’s campaign in Alexandria said his 16-year-old sister was kidnapped from their home on Thursday. Mohamed El-Halabawy, who is known for…
NGOs vow to defy SCAF crackdown
CAIRO: Thirty-two rights groups condemned a raid on civil society organizations Thursday, promising to continue their work. Security forces and prosecutors raided 17 offices of rights groups and organizations on…
Political powers, activists call for New Year’s prayers in Tahrir Square
CAIRO: Political powers and activists are calling for a candlelight vigil to be held on New Year’s Eve in Tahrir Square, to honor the martyrs who lost their lives throughout…