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FJP officially announces its willingness to form national coalition government
The Freedom and Justice Party (FJP), the political arm of the Muslim Brotherhood, announced on Monday that it is…
Women must wear veil or change their ‘creed’: Egyptian presidential candidate
An ultra-conservative Egyptian presidential hopeful has said that if he is elected as head of state he would force…
Syria rejects new Arab League peace mission proposal
The resolution, seen by the BBC but not yet officially released, also said the League was ending all diplomatic…
Europeans protest controversial internet pact
Tens of thousands of people have marched in protests in more than a dozen European cities against a controversial…
Hamas prime minister’s visit to Iran sheds light on power struggle within the party
Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyah’s trip to the Iranian capital of Tehran highlighted the disagreement between…
On first anniversary of Mubarak’s ouster, unease reigns in Egypt
Hosni Mubarak's fall from power a year ago stunned the world -- three decades of iron-clad rule ended in 17 days by…
Egypt detains Australian journalist, U.S. student on suspicion of inciting protest
Egyptian police arrested on Saturday an Australian journalist, an American student and their Egyptian translator on…
Leader of Al Qaeda calls on Muslims to help Syrian rebels
The head of Al Qaeda is calling on Muslims across the Arab world and beyond to support rebels in Syria…
Malaysia deports Saudi accused of prophet insult on Twitter
Malaysian authorities on Sunday deported a young Saudi journalist accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad on…
Singer Whitney Houston dies at 48
Legendary pop singer Whitney Houston was found dead Saturday at a Beverly Hills, California, hotel, officials said.…