terrorism
Two explosions hit northern Syrian city of Aleppo
World
February 10, 2012
Two explosions hit northern Syrian city of Aleppo
BEIRUT — Two explosions targeted security compounds in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on Friday, state media said, causing…
Experts deactivate bomb on Libyan jet in Cairo
Egypt
January 26, 2012
Experts deactivate bomb on Libyan jet in Cairo
Explosives experts at Cairo International Airport deactivated a bomb Wednesday that had been placed on a Libyan Airlines jet, said…
Syrian state TV: Suicide bomber kills several in Damascus
World
January 6, 2012
Syrian state TV: Suicide bomber kills several in Damascus
A suicide bomber killed several people and wounded dozens in central Damascus on Friday, Syrian state television said, showing footage of…
Nigerian bishops call for help in fighting Boko Haram terrorists
World
December 31, 2011
Nigerian bishops call for help in fighting Boko Haram terrorists
LAGOS — An influential body grouping Nigeria's Catholic bishops urged President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday to hire foreign crime experts…
Syria: Twin suicide bombs shake capital, 40 dead
World
December 23, 2011
Syria: Twin suicide bombs shake capital, 40 dead
DAMASCUS — Twin suicide car bomb blasts ripped through an upscale Damascus district Friday, targeting heavily guarded intelligence buildings and killing…
Ansar al-Jihad claims responsibility for pipeline explosions and Eilat attack
Egypt
December 22, 2011
Ansar al-Jihad claims responsibility for pipeline explosions and Eilat attack
In a statement posted on the internet on Thursday, a group calling itself Ansar al-Jihad in Sinai claimed responsibility for…
Petroleum Ministry: Egypt to resume gas supply to Israel, Jordan
Egypt
November 17, 2011
Petroleum Ministry: Egypt to resume gas supply to Israel, Jordan
Egypt is to resume pumping natural gas to Israel and Jordan on Friday on an experimental basis involving smaller-than-usual quantities,…
Norway killer claims mantle of resistance leader
World
November 14, 2011
Norway killer claims mantle of resistance leader
OSLO, Norway — The anti-Muslim extremist who confessed to a bombing and shooting massacre that killed 77 people in Norway…
Egypt notifies gas importing countries of pipeline suspension
Business
November 12, 2011
Egypt notifies gas importing countries of pipeline suspension
The Ministry of Petroleum officially notified the countries importing natural gas from Egypt that gas exports were suspended due to…
Copts pray for Egypt on World Day of Prayer
Egypt
November 12, 2011
Copts pray for Egypt on World Day of Prayer
Tens of thousands of Copts on Saturday concluded the World Day of Prayer, dedicating their prayers to peace in Egypt…