Turk PM on ‘Arab Spring tour’ amid Israel tension
ANKARA: Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan will press Turkey's ambitions to become a leading political power in the Muslim world this week in trips to Egypt, Tunisia and Libya, three arenas…
AUC students join forces with staff in general strike
CAIRO: Students, workers and staff of the American University in Cairo went on strike Sunday to protest against the increase of tuition fees, deterioration in the quality of education and…
Israel in talks with Egypt for return of ambassador
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that his government was consulting with Egypt on arrangements to return Israel's ambassador to Cairo after a mob ransacked the mission…
El-Sherif, Sorour deny involvement in ‘Camel Battle’
CAIRO: CAIRO: Former secretary general of the disbanded National Democratic Party (NDP) Safwat El-Sherif and former speaker of the People’s Assembly Fathi Sorour denied charges of inciting attacks on protesters…
111 arrested so far over Israeli embassy clashes
CAIRO: The Military police arrested on Sunday 92 new suspects believed to be involved in the recent clashes near the Israeli embassy and the Giza Security Directorate, official Middle East…
SCAF’s Tantawi fails to attend Mubarak trial; testimony rescheduled
CAIRO: Egypt's military ruler and one-time confidant of Hosni Mubarak failed Sunday to attend a court session in which he was expected to offer highly anticipated testimony about the former…
Global Sister Cities Summit concludes with signing of MoU
CAIRO: Sister Cities Africa and People Development Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Cairo on the last day of the Global Sister Cities Summit, promoting an ongoing partnership…
ANALYSIS A look at the 10th anniversary of 9/11 from inside Egypt
CAIRO: Sunday marked the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks in the United States. Many are heralding the Arab Spring, and the Egyptian Revolution more specifically, as a clear…
Syrian group says top activist ‘severely’ beaten
NICOSIA: The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Sunday prominent rights campaigner Najati Tayara is in a "very bad" health condition after he was "severely" beaten at a Homs…
Kuwait youth group calls for deep reforms
KUWAIT CITY: Kuwaiti youth activists called on Sunday for major reforms to turn the oil-rich emirate into a constitutional monarchy, including the appointment of a premier from outside the Al-Sabah…