Israel blocks two UN Gaza schools, citing Hamas threat
GAZA CITY: UN plans to address Gaza's schooling shortage have hit a…
Public holiday in Iran’s capital due to pollution
TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have declared a two-day public holiday in the capital…
Leaks hurt US ability to do diplomatic business, say experts
WASHINGTON: The massive leak of diplomatic cables has put a chill on…
Resources-rich but forgotten east Sudan eyes donor forum
KHARTOUM: Rich in natural resources but neglected by the international community, eastern…
Leaked US diplomatic documents could embarrass Egypt, US officials
CAIRO: The release of more than 250,000 classified US State Department documents…
Opposition supporters demonstrate after flawed elections
By Maggie Michael and Paul Schemm /AP CAIRO: Demonstrations and riots swept across…
Preliminary results show sweeping victory for NDP in PA elections
By Marwa Al-A'asar CAIRO: The ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) won a…
Rights groups condemn election ‘chaos’
By Sarah Carr CAIRO: Violence, polling station closures, vote forgery and restrictions on…
Egypt vote ‘rigged and invalid’, say Muslim Brotherhood
By AFP CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt's main opposition, said on Monday…
Sabahi to participate in run-off despite earlier withdrawal
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: Hamdeen Sabahi, candidate in Al-Hamoul constituency in Kafr El-Sheikh…