Rafah crossing remains open for five days
CAIRO: The Rafah border crossing remained open Friday for Gazans, which meant…
Police: 37 die in Iraq as bombs target Shias
BAGHDAD: A series of bomb attacks targeting Shia pilgrims and worshippers struck…
US wants year-long Israeli settlement freeze, says report
JERUSALEM: The United States wants Israel to sign up to a one-year…
Aboul Gheit to meet European embassies over visa restrictions
CAIRO: Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit called for urgent meetings with representatives…
Zawahri blasts Obama, says Israel a 'crime'
DUBAI: Osama bin Laden s right-hand man Ayman Al-Zawahri took aim at…
Obama to announce new Mideast peace plan, say US reports
CAIRO: Reports from Washington indicate that US President Barack Obama will announce…
1 dies after collapse of Gaza smuggling tunnel
GAZA CITY: Hamas security says a smuggling tunnel running under the Gaza-Egypt…
Smugglers shoot Egyptian guard near Israel border
AL-ARISH: An Egyptian border guard was killed and another was wounded on…
Mubarak to visit US Aug 18 after five-year hiatus
CAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak will visit the US Aug. 18 to meet…
South Sudan ethnic clashes kill 185, says local official
JUBA: Fierce clashes between rival ethnic groups in south Sudan have killed…