More world support for possible Iran hit, says Israel
HERZLIYA: Capping a day of strident warnings by Israeli officials about the dangers posed by Iran, Defense Minister Ehud Barak has said that the world is increasingly ready to consider…
UN chief says time running out for peace deal
HERZLIYA: UN chief Ban Ki-moon has warned that time is running out for a Mideast peace deal and urged Israel to make goodwill gestures, including easing its blockade of Gaza,…
University students support GUC call for civil disobedience
CAIRO: Students of several universities have expressed support for the German University (GUC) Student Union’s call to participate in a general strike on Feb. 11, which could be escalated to…
Fugitive Iraq VP says ball is now in PM’s court
ARBIL: The Iraqiya bloc sent a "positive signal" by ending its parliament boycott, and its eventual return to the cabinet depends on how Iraq's premier responds, the country's fugitive vice…
FIFA expert says Egypt riot stadium is safe venue
LAUSANNE, Switzerland: An international football stadium expert has praised the Egyptian venue where at least 74 people were killed in a riot Wednesday, and suggests the violence was planned. Walter…
Brent extends gains on US jobs data, Iran
LONDON: Brent crude extended gains above $113 on Friday after data showed the US economy created jobs at the fastest pace in nine months in January, spurring hopes this could…
Central Bank keeps rates steady, warns of inflation
CAIRO: Egypt's central bank left its benchmark overnight deposit and lending rates unchanged on Thursday, saying economic growth remained feeble yet warning that local supply bottlenecks could cause inflation to…
Egypt asks World Bank for $1 bn loan for economy
WASHINGTON: Egypt has asked the World Bank for a $1.0 billion loan to help it rebuild its economy, the Bank said Thursday. The Bank said it had received an official…
Portuguese coach barely escapes Port Said violence
LISBON, Portugal: A Portuguese member of Al-Ahly's coaching staff says he ran for his life and made a narrow escape when fans stormed the field after a match and caused…
Street battle rages near interior ministry
CAIRO: Protesters hurled rocks through clouds of tear gas and riot police fired live rounds on a second day of fighting around Egypt's Interior Ministry triggered by the deaths of…