Yemen forces kill 20 more as protests rage, say medics
SANAA: Yemeni security forces Monday killed 20 people, including three dissident soldiers and two children, raising the death toll to 46 since Sunday, medics said, as protesters thronged Sanaa's streets.…
More Syria bloodshed as opposition vies to organize
DAMASCUS: Syrian security forces killed five people during a raid in the flashpoint central province of Homs on Monday as the opposition scrambled to organise against the regime, activists said.…
Abbas warns of ‘difficult’ times after UN bid
UNITED NATIONS: Mahmoud Abbas said on Monday he expects a "very difficult" situation after he seeks UN membership for a Palestinian state this week, in a move strongly opposed by…
Libya fighters stalled at Qaddafi bastions
NEAR SIRTE: Forces of the new Libyan regime stalled their assault on Qaddafi's hometown Sirte where they believe one of his sons is cornered, and were beaten back in another…
Initiative aims at integrating people with disabilities in the workplace
CAIRO: In a bid to include people with disabilities in the community and workplace, the Binational Fulbright Commission held a career development seminar for its Community College Initiative alumni who…
Neglected Upper Egypt braces itself for parliamentary elections
CAIRO: Amid heated competition between Islamist and liberal forces over parliamentary seats in elections scheduled for November, Upper Egypt continues to be the country’s neglected governorate. The race in Upper…
‘Mad Men,’ ‘Modern Family’ win Emmys glory
Cult ad agency drama "Mad Men" won the best drama Emmy for the fourth year late Sunday, while "Modern Family" again took the comedy glory at US television's awards show.…
Lebanese film wins Toronto festival fans’ award
"Where Do We Go Now?" a bittersweet comedy set in war-torn Lebanon, bested two well-received entries starring George Clooney to win the people's choice award Sunday at the Toronto International…
Hip-hop is not dead, it just moved to the Arab world
Today’s hip-hop is not all about bling and living large. Arab rappers spanning the region are on the frontline of reviving the lost art of socially-conscious rap, proving that hip-hop…
Orascom lifts Egypt; Gulf down on euro debt woes
CAIRO/DUBAI: Egypt's Orascom Telecom (OT) surged on Monday on a report of a positive valuation of a unit, helping the bourse break a six-day losing streak, while Gulf markets ended…