Copts’ sit-in to continue as political powers cautiously welcome Cabinet decisions
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: Political powers and religious leaders welcomed Cabinet’s latest statements…
Al-Qaeda likely to elevate No. 2 – or name no one
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Egypt has one of the most successful health programs, says USAID report
CAIRO: Egypt currently has one of the most successful and renowned health…
Pope’s secretary testifies in Kamilia Shehata’s case
CAIRO: The prosecution heard the testimony of Pope Shenouda's secretary Bishop Armia…
Convoy to head from Tahrir to Gaza on May 14
CAIRO: Preparations are underway for a convoy of buses to travel on…
Syrian tanks shell towns, at least 19 killed
AMMAN: Syrian tanks shelled residential areas in two towns and at least…
Yemen protest crackdown kills 16, hurts hundreds
SANAA: Yemeni forces sprayed bullets at crowds of thousands calling for the…
Libya rebels gear for fresh advance towards Tripoli
MISRATA: Libyan rebels, bouyed by their capture of Misrata airport, geared Thursday…
Ahmadinejad, Larijani in bitter row over ministries
TEHRAN: A blazing row has erupted between President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and parliament…
Military Council warns of sectarianism as unity rally planned
CAIRO: Egypt's military warned on Thursday it will strike down sectarianism, as…