Egypt
Family of journalist seek his deportation
January 7, 2015
Family of journalist seek his deportation
A statement from the family of a Canadian-Egyptian Al-Jazeera journalist, imprisoned in Egypt, says they have requested his deportation and…
Former Kuwait lawmaker detained for tweets critical of Egypt
January 7, 2015
Former Kuwait lawmaker detained for tweets critical of Egypt
Kuwaiti authorities detained a former liberal lawmaker overnight for questioning and on Wednesday ordered him held for 10 days for…
Islamic State fighter praises attack on Paris satirical magazine
January 7, 2015
Islamic State fighter praises attack on Paris satirical magazine
A fighter of the Islamic State militant group praised Wednesday's attack on a French satirical magazine that killed at least…
As storm hits Mideast, refugees bear brunt
January 7, 2015
As storm hits Mideast, refugees bear brunt
A storm buffeted the Middle East with blizzards, rain and strong winds on Wednesday, keeping people at home across much…
Arab League to discuss failed Palestinian UN bid Jan 15
January 7, 2015
Arab League to discuss failed Palestinian UN bid Jan 15
The Arab League is to meet January 15 to discuss the failed Palestinian at the United Nations Security Council aimed…
UN chief accepts Palestinian ICC membership
January 7, 2015
UN chief accepts Palestinian ICC membership
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has accepted the request by Palestine to join the International Criminal Court, a move that would…
Egypt’s leading Islamic authority condemns Paris attack
January 7, 2015
Egypt’s leading Islamic authority condemns Paris attack
Egypt's leading Islamic authority, Al-Azhar, condemned a fatal attack by hooded gunmen on Wednesday on the Paris offices of a…
At least 12 dead in Paris after attack on satirical newspaper
January 7, 2015
At least 12 dead in Paris after attack on satirical newspaper
Hooded gunmen stormed the Paris offices of a weekly satirical magazine renowned for lampooning radical Islam, killing at least 12…
Was 2014 the beginning of a crackdown on novels?
January 7, 2015
Was 2014 the beginning of a crackdown on novels?
During the police state of the ousted president Hosni Mubarak, it was common to hear about students being arrested on…
Foreign policy expert: Egypt needs US money and trust to battle terrorists
January 7, 2015
Foreign policy expert: Egypt needs US money and trust to battle terrorists
Egypt and the United States’ need mutual trust and improved military cooperation for Cairo to be able to combat surging…