Afghan jirga to debate US ties despite doubts
KABUL: President Hamid Karzai convenes a "loya jirga" of elders from across…
Despite judicial monitoring, voters must be their own election observers, say experts
CAIRO: Judicial monitoring is not enough to ensure free and fair elections,…
Gas exporters urge a fair price at first summit
DOHA: Leaders of the world's biggest gas suppliers ended their first summit…
Syria eyes Asia, Africa to offset sanctions: economy minister
CAIRO: Syria plans to strengthen economic ties with Asian and African countries…
Arab League meets Assad foes on Syria’s future
CAIRO: The Arab League has asked Syrian opposition groups to submit their…
Yosri Fouda makes TV comeback, says hiatus proved ‘stance’
CAIRO: Prominent TV presenter Yosri Fouda returned to the small screen Sunday…
Election campaigners rely more on traditional strategies, less on social media
CAIRO: Mohamed Fouad, 35, is contesting elections in the Omraneya and Boulaq…
Damietta lock-down continues despite decision to close petrochemicals plant
DAMIETTA: After a six-day strike across the governorate, Damietta locals vow to…
Less than 100,000 Egyptian expats register to vote
CAIRO: Less than 100,000 Egyptians living abroad have registered to vote in…
Ahram journalists lash out at pro-government editorial policies
CAIRO: Veteran journalists at state-owned Al-Ahram newspaper expressed their grievances at the…