Israel needn’t apologize for self-defense, says PM
JERUSALEM: Israel's leader defiantly refused on Sunday to apologize to Turkey for a deadly Israeli raid on a Turkish-led flotilla bent on breaching Israel's Gaza Strip blockade — an incident…
Egyptian military closing Gaza tunnels, say officials
CAIRO: Egypt's military began an operation to close a network of smuggling tunnels under the Egypt-Gaza border following tension with Israel, security officials said Saturday. Hundreds of tunnels snake under…
Kuwait financial sector may draw money launderers, says IMF
DUBAI: Rapid growth of Kuwait's financial sector could create an attractive environment for money launderers and terrorism financers, the International Monetary Fund said in a report. "Although there is currently…
Egypt eliminated after Sierra Leone loss
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone: Defending champion and seven-time winner Egypt failed to qualify for the African Cup of Nations for the first time in more than 30 years after a 2-1…
Turkey puts squeeze on Egypt over Israel: analysts
CAIRO: Turkey's expulsion of the Israeli ambassador puts pressure on Egypt to downgrade ties following outrage over the border killings of Egyptian policemen, analysts said. But they said post-Mubarak Egypt's…
Egyptian military closing Gaza tunnels, say officials
CAIRO: Egypt's military has began an operation to close a network of smuggling tunnels under the Egypt-Gaza border following tension with Israel, security officials said Saturday. Hundreds of tunnels snake…
Media watchdog warns jailed Egypt blogger may die
CAIRO: A media watchdog on Saturday called for the immediate release of a blogger sentenced by Egypt's military to three years in jail, warning he might die after he stopped…
Court orders freeze of steel tycoon’s assets
CAIRO: A Cairo court has issued an order to freeze all assets of Egyptian steel magnate Ahmed Ezz, a close associate of ousted President Hosni Mubarak who is also being…
International action day organized for imprisoned blogger on hunger strike
CAIRO: International and local groups and activists organized a day of action on Friday demanding the release of imprisoned Egyptian blogger Maikel Nabil, now in a coma as his hunger…
Teachers to organize mass protests Sept. 10, threaten strike
CAIRO: More than 50 teachers' groups are planning mass protests in front of the Cabinet on Sept. 10 and are threatening to escalate the matter into a strike on Sept.…