Abbas says Hamas row hobbles Palestinian bid at U.N.
RAMALLAH, West Bank: President Mahmoud Abbas urged Hamas on Saturday to relent…
US Senate confirms Egypt envoy
WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Thursday confirmed former Pakistan troubleshooter Anne Patterson…
Muslim Brotherhood welcomes US talks
By Maggie Michael /AP CAIRO: Egypt's powerful Islamist movement, the Muslim Brotherhood,…
Thousands demonstrate on ‘Friday of Retribution’
By Omnia Al Desoukie CAIRO: Thousands demonstrated in Cairo, Alexandria and Suez…
Activists say SCAF’s fund for injured and martyrs ‘overdue’
By Marwa Al-A'asar CAIRO: The ruling military council’s decision to compensate the…
Engineers to hold first syndicate elections in 18 years
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: The Engineers’ Syndicate will hold its first elections…
Clinton warns against sidelining women in Arab Spring
VILNIUS: Women must not be sidelined by the new political systems being…
Analysis: US overtures to Egypt Islamists show pragmatism
By Yasmine Saleh/Reuters CAIRO: A US decision to resume contact with the…
Upholding children’s right to education vital during crises
By Safaa Abdoun CAIRO: Sustaining children’s education during crises and emergencies is…
Judge attributes corruption in Egypt to gaps in legislation
By Zainab Abou Elkhair CAIRO: Egypt fails to comply with the standards…