Rafah crossing to close on Police Day, cables say Egypt has ‘no influence’
CAIRO: The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza will be closed…
Pope calls on Christians to mend divisions
VATICAN CITY: Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday implored Christians to mend their…
Coptic Churches call on followers to avoid Jan. 25 protests
By Essam Fadl CAIRO: The three Coptic Egyptian Churches — Orthodox, Catholic…
Dozens commemorate Police Day outside Cairo court
CAIRO: Dozens of citizens gathered on Monday outside the Cassation Court in…
MB, Baradei campaign members cite threats ahead of Jan. 25 protests
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: Members of the Muslim Brotherhood as well as…
Tunisia can be a model for democratic transformation in Arab world, say experts
CAIRO: The Tunisian revolution challenged stereotypes of the stagnant political scene associated…
Tunisia can be a model for democratic transformation in Arab world, say experts
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: The Tunisian revolution challenged stereotypes of the stagnant…
Protesters vow to bring down Tunisia’s ‘Bastille’
By Thibauld Malterre/ AFP TUNIS: "The Kasbah is the Bastille of Tunisia,…
Obama to push faster recovery, more jobs
WASHINGTON: Political engines are revving up for the 2012 presidential election and…
Kuwait MPs aim to quiz minister on ‘torture’ death
KUWAIT CITY: Three opposition MPs on Monday filed to question the Kuwaiti…