Egypt
Former detainees, not recruits, stiffen Sinai jihad
Egypt
September 15, 2011
Former detainees, not recruits, stiffen Sinai jihad
HERZLIYA, Israel - Though sidelined by pan-Arab democracy drives, al-Qaeda may have found a firmer foothold in the lawless Egyptian…
Egypt PM says peace deal with Israel not sacred
Egypt
September 15, 2011
Egypt PM says peace deal with Israel not sacred
Prime Minister Essam Sharaf said Egypt's peace deal with Israeli was not sacred and was always open to discussion or…
EU to lift ban on Egyptian vegetable imports
Business
September 15, 2011
EU to lift ban on Egyptian vegetable imports
BRUSSELS - Egyptian exports to Europe of some fresh vegetables including green beans and peas are set to resume soon,…
Remaining Israeli diplomats leave for Tel Aviv
Egypt
September 15, 2011
Remaining Israeli diplomats leave for Tel Aviv
Israel's remaining diplomatic staff left Cairo on Thursday, following the Israeli ambassador and some other embassy officials in leaving for…
Egypt appoints American Bradley as national football team coach
Egypt
September 14, 2011
Egypt appoints American Bradley as national football team coach
DUBAI - Egypt has appointed former United States coach Bob Bradley as manager of the Egyptian national football team, the…
Egyptian firms eye Libya but politics may be hurdle
Business
September 14, 2011
Egyptian firms eye Libya but politics may be hurdle
Egyptians are eager to drum up business in Libya after the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi, but countries which were swifter…
Egypt’s Islamists warn Turkish PM over regional role
Egypt
September 14, 2011
Egypt’s Islamists warn Turkish PM over regional role
Egypt's most powerful Islamist group warned Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday that his country should not seek to…
Turkey, Egypt mull joint Mediterranean gas drilling
Business
September 14, 2011
Turkey, Egypt mull joint Mediterranean gas drilling
Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said on Wednesday Turkey may carry out gas exploration in the Mediterranean with Egypt and…
US sounds alarm on threats to religious freedom in post-revolt Arab nations
Egypt
September 14, 2011
US sounds alarm on threats to religious freedom in post-revolt Arab nations
WASHINGTON - The Obama administration is warning of growing religious intolerance and violence in Arab nations undergoing popular revolts. Secretary…
US nervous as ties fray between Israel, neighbors
World
September 14, 2011
US nervous as ties fray between Israel, neighbors
WASHINGTON - The Obama administration is watching warily as relations among its allies Israel, Egypt and Turkey deteriorate, threatening Mideast…