Arab League chief calls for calm in Egypt-Algeria row

Egyptians protest for 2nd day after soccer loss

CAIRO (Agencies)

Protesters hurled stones and firebombs at police near the Algerian embassy in Cairo on Friday, wounding 11 officers and 24 policemen as anger mounted over attacks on Egyptians after the countries' World Cup qualifier. The interior ministry that 15 cars were also damaged in the violence. ...More

The protests started on Thursday night on a street leading to the Algerian embassy

The protests started on Thursday night on a street leading to the Algerian embassy

President Abbas says not to seek 2nd term no matter what

Abbas confirms Palestinian vote to be postponed

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said presidential and legislative elections scheduled for January will be postponed, confirming that he has accepted advice not to hold the vote. Abbas, speaking to BBC Arabic, said the Palestinian leadership would take measures to avoid a constitutional vacuum -- although he did not spell these...More

President Abbas said the Palestinian leadership would take measures to avoid a constitutional vacuum

Tripoli blocks return of 2 Swiss over Gaddafi's son photos

Swiss kept in Libya over Gaddafi son mugshots

The publication of mugshots of Libyan leader Moamer Gaddafi's son after his arrest in Switzerland led Tripoli to block the return of two Swiss nationals from Libya, the Swiss President told newspapers Friday. Daily newspaper La Tribune de Geneve on Sept. 4 printed police pictures of Hannibal Gaddafi looking...More

The servants accused Hannibal Gaddafi and his wife of abusing them in a Geneva hotel (File)

Lebanon's Hezbollah leader re-elected

Nasrallah re-elected Hezbollah chief for 6th term

Hezbollah leadership elections are usually held every three years but they were last held in 2004 (File)

Hassan Nasrallah was re-elected head of Hezbollah late on Thursday following a congress that also adopted a new manifesto, which is to be revealed in coming...More

Egypt summons Algeria envoy, Sudan summons Egypt envoy

Cairo recalls Algiers ambassador after soccer loss

Some 2,000 protest in front of the Algerian embassy in Cairo

Cairo recalled its envoy to Algiers and Egyptians burned the Algerian flag on Thursday after Egypt's soccer team lost to Algeria in a play-off to reach...More

Tunnel worker says income 25 pct of previous level

Israel, Egypt squeeze Gaza tunnel business

A Palestinian man smuggles a sheep into the Gaza Strip through a tunnel under the Egypt-Gaza border (File)

Fearing loss of life and money, Palestinians are abandoning tunnels that supply the blockaded Gaza Strip with everything from food to fridges to weapons. ...More

Barghouti sees no excuse for Hamas-Fatah split

Jailed Palestinian leader wants popular action

Barghouti was detained by Israel in 2002 on charges of murdering Israelis (File)

Peace talks with Israel have failed and the Palestinians must launch popular and diplomatic campaigns to achieve statehood, Marwan Barghouti said in an...More

Dozens of insurgents killed and more injured

Yemen aborts Houthi attack on Saada palace

A fierce battle raged as the Yemeni army fought rebels (File)

The Yemeni army succeeded in aborting an attack on the northern governorate of Saada, killing and injuring dozens of insurgents, according to media reports...More

US & EU "dismayed" at approval of Jerusalem housing units

Israel defiant despite world anger at settlements

Israel approved 900 new housing units in a settlement in East Jerusalem (File)

World powers came down hard on Israel on Wednesday for its approval to build hundreds of new homes in annexed Arab east Jerusalem as the United States warned...More

President and king take a firm stance on Iran

Saudi & France agree on need for Mideast talks

French President Nicolas Sarkozy (L) gestures as he meets Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah at the Janadriya residence

France's President Nicolas Sarkozy wrapped up Wednesday a Gulf visit during which he agreed with Saudi King Abdullah on the need to restart Middle East...More