Egypt ruling party ‘damaged’ by opposition boycott
By Simon Martelli / AFP CAIRO: The withdrawal of the main opposition parties…
‘New Wave’ film legend Godard turns 80
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Al-Wafd says to fire candidates defying runoff election boycott
By Marwa Al-A'asar CAIRO: Al-Wafd opposition party will fire the dissident members…
US airport security program to launch in Yemen
WASHINGTON: A US-style airport security program will soon be set up in…
Afghan government hits back at ‘stupid’ US leaks
KABUL: Afghan government officials on Friday hit back at "stupid" allegations made…
King Abdullah: patient reformer battling hardliners, own age
By Paul Handley / AFP RIYADH: Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz was 81 when…
Hezbollah image at stake in Hariri case: experts
BEIRUT: An indictment of Hezbollah members in connection with the murder of…
Memos: US pressing for Saudi help in Pakistan
CAIRO: The United States has been pushing its powerhouse ally Saudi Arabia…
Al-Wafd confirms pulling out of runoff elections
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: Al-Wafd Party confirmed Thursday that it will withdraw from…
Hamas will accept referendum on peace deal, says Haniyeh
GAZA CITY: Senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said on Wednesday the Islamist…