Sign in
About Us
Last Update 2:23
Region
Algerian government to boost dialogue with people: minister
Algeria's government is studying ways to improve dialogue with the public including the use of social media, a day after police cracked down on anti-regime rallies
French FM: Qaddafi is discredited and he should leave
U.S. warns citizens on Yemen as protests swell
The United States warned citizens in Yemen on Sunday to consider departing as protests seeking the ouster of President Ali Abdullah Saleh gather momentum, saying the security risk in the impoverished state was extremely high
South Sudan sets conditions for north debt help
South Sudan will help the north get relief on around $38 billion in debt, as long as the north "cooperates" on a border dispute and other issues in the countdown to the country's split
Gaddafi forces drive back rebels east of Sirte
Ground forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi, backed up by warplanes, pushed rebels away from the coastal town of Bin Jawad on Sunday to stop their advance on Gaddafi's home town Sirte
Saudi Arabia detained 22 Shi'ites, activists say
Security forces in Saudi Arabia have detained at least 22 minority Shi'ite Muslims who protested last week over what they say is discrimination, activists said on Sunday
Hamas: Change in Egypt has given us back our lives
Hamas movement's chief hails Egypt and Tunis revolts at conference on Jerusalem in Khartoum
Yemen opposition pledges to intensify protests
Air strike on rebel-held Libyan oil town
Gaddafi loyal air forces launch air strikes in the town of Ras Lanuf. State TV makes bogus announcement that Gaddafi retook the town  
  • Successes sow fears of Libyan civil war
    		•
  • Libya crude exports fall as crisis worsens
    		•
    Bahrain promises government jobs
    Authorities in Bahrain say 20,000 new government jobs will be created in a plan interpreted as an attempt to assuage Shia political demands
    Obama steers clear of 'doctrine' as Arab tumult rages
    Washington questions approach towards MENA region, but Obama avoids cookie-cutter doctrine considering legacy of US problems of adhering to rigid policies
    International atomic energy agency to look into new information Iran's nuclear intentions
    UN nuclear watchdog, IAEA, begins a four-day meeting Monday regarding new info on Iran's intention to produce nuclear weapons. Syria still resists IAEA but will allow inspection of a site
    Thousands protest at Bahrain Palace
    Thousands protest at Bahraini palace and prime minister’s office, calling for regime change and to reduce powers given to government via constitution
    Successes sow fears of Libyan civil war
    After more than two weeks of non-stop fighting, rebels hold tight to major cities east and nearby the Libyan capital, but fail to advance decisively

    Readers Picks

    © 2010 Ahram Online.