Reuters (UK)
Thursday, January 23, 2014 - 08:20
Egyptian interim Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi said on Thursday he backed General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for president, one of the highest-level endorsements for a widely expected presidential bid by the army chief.
Thursday, January 23, 2014 - 08:19
Masked gunmen riding motorcycles killed five Egyptian policemen in an attack on a checkpoint south of Cairo on Thursday, the Interior Ministry said.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 13:07
Three hours later, helicopter gunships bombarded eastern and northern districts of Fallujah, residents said. It was not clear if that was the prelude to wider military action.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 12:46
The Sinai-based militant group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis (Supporters of Jerusalem) said it had carried out the rocket launch on Eilat and was undeterred by Egyptian security sweeps.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 11:52
Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said on Monday he would return to Lebanon ahead of parliamentary elections later this year and was ready to work with his rivals for the good of the country.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 11:35
Iraq has hanged 26 people convicted of “terrorism” offences, the Justice Ministry announced on Tuesday, pursuing a practice of mass executions despite international criticism.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 11:33
The political opposition in exile is struggling to overcome internal divisions and is weakened by rebel statements rejecting its authority.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 11:22
But it also points to the growing pressure faced by the secular-minded activists who helped to topple Hosni Mubarak in 2011, and have criticized both Mursi's Muslim Brotherhood when it was in power and the new military-backed authorities.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 07:51
Eritrean forces have boarded a merchant vessel that was in their territorial waters in an incident the crew initially reported as a pirate attack, maritime officials said on Sunday.
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 08:47
But they set a deadline for the government to meet demands, and talks were still ongoing, NOC and local sources said.