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Arabs Put (Slim) Hopes In New Iranian President
The election of a moderate Iranian president could help rein in hostility between Tehran and its Arab neighbors,…
Egyptian Army To Deploy Ahead Of Protests: State Paper
Egypt's military will not allow violence during protests against President Mohamed Morsi that his opponents have…
Egypt’s Border Security Busts 7 Tons Of Marijuana
The Egyptian border guard forces busted on Saturday seven tons of marijuana which were being smuggled in a truck…
U.S.-Bound Egypt Plane Diverted After Threat
A plane from Cairo bound for New York was diverted by fighter jets to an emergency landing in the U.K. after a…
Iran Election: President-Elect Hassan Rouhani Hails Win
Hassan Rouhani has hailed his election as Iran's president as a "victory of moderation over extremism". The…
Turkey Protests: Istanbul Erupts Over Gezi Park Clearance
Protesters have clashed with Turkish police in Istanbul, after riot squads used tear gas and water cannon to eject…
Turkish Union Federation to Call General Strike after Police Raid
One of Turkey's main public sector labor unions said it would call a general strike for Monday after riot police…
Egypt Accuses Ethiopia Of Withholding Information On Dam Project
Ethiopia failed to submit to Egypt all the required studies on its Grand Renaissance Dam project, according to…
Qatar Emir ‘Set To Transfer Power To Son’
The emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, is preparing to hand control of the gas-rich Gulf state to…
Egypt Officially Ends Diplomatic Ties With Syria
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi announced on Saturday the end of diplomatic ties with the Syrian regime led by…