Hamas says Rafah crossing with Egypt open
RAFAH: Gaza's Hamas rulers on Wednesday said the Rafah border crossing with…
Israeli raid puts wrench in US Mideast diplomacy, say analysts
WASHINGTON: The Israeli raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla puts a wrench…
Abbas to ask Obama for'bold decisions' on Middle East
BETHLEHEM: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Wednesday called for US President Barack…
Amnesty condemns Libya executions
NICOSIA: Amnesty International condemned the reported execution of 18 people in Libya,…
Algeria's Kabylia declares government in France
PARIS: A movement demanding autonomy for Algeria's Kabylia region said Wednesday it…
Turkish Jews fear anti-Semitism
ISTANBUL: Turkey's Jewish community fears that fury over Israel's deadly raid on…
DR Congo refugees are prey to rape
NYAMOBA: Annie was seven months pregnant when she lost her baby because…
Taliban suicide squad targets Afghan 'peace jirga'
KABUL: A Taliban suicide squad armed with rockets on Wednesday targeted a…
Climate change to hurt Egypt farming, tourism
CAIRO: Egypt's farming and tourism sectors could be hurt as climate change…
New UN nuclear sanctions could mean confrontation, says Iran
BRUSSELS: Fresh international sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program could lead…