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Michelle Obama’s Oscar Presentation Raises Questions About The Role Of A First Lady
Is this what Michelle Obama looks like untethered to the pressure of a campaign? Is she free to follow her whims…
Italy Faces Stalemate After Election Shock
Italy faced political deadlock on Tuesday after a stunning election that saw the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement…
Egypt’s Islamist Leader Uses TV Interview To Launch Charm Offensive To Better His Image
During a more than 2-hour television interview, Egypt’s Islamist president sought to depict himself as a man of the…
UK Asks For A Full Israeli Investigation Into Garadat”S Death
The UK has expressed its concern at the death of Arafat Gradat who died in Israeli detention last Saturday. “It is…
Protesters In Daqahliya Teargassed After Assault On Security
Security forces in Daqahliya on Monday teargassed protesters who gathered around the city council building and…
Hanafi To Speak On Future Of Religious Thought In Egypt Tuesday
Egypt’s Supreme Council for Culture (SCC) will host thinker and professor of Islamic philosophy Hassan Hanafi and…
Syria Says Ready For Talks With Armed Rebels
The Syrian regime is ready for talks with armed rebels and anyone who favours dialogue, President Bashar al-Assad's…
Egypt Hot Air Balloon Crash Kills 19 Tourists – Spokesman
A hot air balloon crashed near the Egyptian town of Luxor on Tuesday, killing 19 tourists who were aboard, a…
Egypt Govt Announces Economic Reform Measures To Clinch IMF Loan
The government has revealed 24 new measures as part of an economic reform programme aimed at kick-starting Egypt's…
Syria Ready To Talk With Armed Opposition: Muallem
Syria's foreign minister Walid al-Muallem says that his government is ready to hold talks with the armed opposition…