Allies Press U.S. to Go Slow on Egypt
Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates have pressed the United States not to cut Egypt’s president loose too hastily.
Egyptians show no signs of weariness
After more than two weeks of 24-hour-a-day demonstrations, many thought Egypt's young protesters would be tired by now. They were wrong.
Egypt: TV Anchors Quit to Join Protest
Shahira Amin and Soha Ennakkash were recognizable faces on Egyptian state TV, but they chose to walk out and join the protests out of conscience
William Hague calls on Israel to drop its negative stance on Egypt
William Hague, the Foreign Secretary, has called on Israel to move forward on Middle East peace negotiations and drop the negative posture it has adopted in response to the turmoil in Egypt.
Egypt appreciates Turkish concern but wants no interference
The Egyptian government, facing protests that seek the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak, has sent a veiled warning against interference in its internal affairs to Turkey, whose leaders have repeatedly called on Mubarak to heed protesters' calls for change
U.S. demands immediate end to Egypt's emergency law
The United States on Tuesday set out four steps Cairo must take to end Egypt's crisis, telling its ally to stop harassing protesters and immediately repeal an emergency law allowing detention without charge.
Emotions of a Reluctant Hero Galvanize Protesters
An interview with the Google executive and activist Wael Ghonim injected vigor into Egypt’s protests.
Israel hopes to attain a new African ally in S. Sudan
With world's newest country poised to gain independence, oil-rich region has signaled it would forge ties with Jerusalem.
Sudan's terror-list removal untied from Darfur
The Obama administration intends to remove Sudan from a U.S. terrorist blacklist regardless of progress in the conflict-riddled province of Darfur. The move is likely to anger some members of Congress and human rights activists.
Palestinians likely to go to polls in July
The Palestinian cabinet will meet later on Tuesday and is expected to name a date for the first elections since 2006, government officials told AFP.
Jordan tribes critical of queen
Leaders of Jordan's tribes criticise Queen Rania and urge King Abdullah to end what they say is her interference in politics.
Syria may be lifting Facebook, YouTube ban
Internet users in Syria said Tuesday that Facebook and YouTube were available for the first time in three years amid signs Damascus may be lifting its ban on the popular social networking websites.
Afghanistan aid teams 'must go'
Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai criticises foreign reconstruction teams for undermining his government's authority.
Queen's trip to Ireland 'overdue'
A historic first visit to Ireland by the Queen moves a step closer, with the man likely to become the country's next prime minister giving his full support to the idea.
Obama seeks $53B for high-speed rail
President Obama is calling for a six-year, $53 billion plan for high-speed rail as he seeks to use infrastructure projects to create jobs.
Italy prosecutors to seek immediate trial for PM Berlusconi
Milan prosecutors today will formally ask that Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi stand trial immediately in connection with an investigation of his relations with an underage girl, a judicial official said.
Lockerbie ministers 'must testify in the US'
Gordon Brown and other Labour ministers should be forced to testify before an inquiry into the release of the Lockerbie bomber, a senior American senator said last night.
Sarkozy Confronts Strike by French Judges
Accusing the government of trying to manipulate the judicial system, French judges and other court employees are staging an unprecedented protest
Charles Taylor’s lawyer walks out of court in protest
The defense lawyer for former Liberian President Charles Taylor walked out of a war crimes court on Tuesday protesting that his client’s rights to a fair trial were being abused.
Tribes protest against Brazil dam
Leaders of indigenous Amazon tribes hand a petition to Brazil's government opposing construction of a massive hydro-electric dam.
Icelandic volcano 'set to erupt'
Scientists in Iceland are warning that another volcano looks set to erupt and threatening to spew-out a pall of dust that would dwarf last year's event.
Egypt injects millions of US dollars to support pound
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) was forced on Tuesday to wade into the currency market to stop the Egyptian
Algeria renews calls on France to compensate victims of nuclear experiments
France should compensate the victims of the French nuclear experiments that were conducted in Algerian sahara,
Pictures of how Chinese money is reshaping Africa
Morocco invests $ 3 billion in 79 wastewater treatment plants
A total of 79 wastewater treatment plants will be carried out by 2012, worth over 15 billion dirhams ($ 3 bln), announced on
Is sulphur mining in a volcano the world's most dangerous job
US fears Saudi oil may have been overstated by 40%
US diplomat convinced by Saudi expert that reserves of world's biggest oil exporter have been overstated by nearly 40%
China has no yen for Japanese bonds
China sold a net 177.3 billion yen ($2.15 billion) of Japanese bonds in December, capping the biggest yearly decrease since at least 2005, after the yen and benchmark government debt fell in November
U.S. doesn't find electronic flaws in Toyota's cars
The Obama administration's investigation into Toyota safety problems found no electronic flaws to account for reports of sudden, unintentional acceleration and other safety problems. Government investigators said Tuesday the only known cause of the problems are mechanical defects that were fixed in previous recalls.
Teenage fighters on frontline of Afghan war
Childhood innocence is soon lost in a country like Afghanistan. However, children have not only been the victims of the war but also its perpetrators - on both sides.
Gaza photo exhibition in London
An award-winning German photographer has been documenting the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for more than two decades. The new images form part of an exhibition which is on in London.
Legislation being debated in Romania would require witches to get a permit and make it possible to fine or even imprison one whose prediction turns out to be false.
Istanbul trembles at pace of change
New developments and renovation in the ancient city have displaced traditional communities
Genetic tests prove the 'fairer sex' is kinder too
Women have a stronger genetic predisposition to help other people compared with men, according to a study that has found a significant link between genes and the tendency to be "nice".
Belgian senator calls on 'sex strike' until political deadlock is broken
A female Belgian senator has called on the wives of all politicians to ban sexual intercourse until deadlock that has left Belgium without a government for 241 days, has been broken.
Armed Rooster Kills Owner at Cockfight
A California man is dead after being stabbed in the leg by his knife-wielding rooster, but the press reaction isn't sympathetic.
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