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Suicide truck bomb hits NATO base in Afghanistan
NATO’s International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) confirmed that some of its troops were wounded along with Afghan soldiers, but would not disclose how many.
Arafat widow questioned in French murder probe
France opened a murder inquiry in late August after Arafat’s family launched legal action following reports he may have died from radioactive polonium near Paris in 2004.
Pope commits church to highly delicate mission in Syria
Many Christians are concerned about an Iraq-style scenario in which they could come under threat if the regime of Assad collapses.
Review: Authority, legitimacy and the rule of law
The failed ouster of Abdel Meguid Mahmoud and the violence in Tahrir Sqaure dominate the Arabic opinion columns. The office of the president takes a bashing, as more than one writer wonders who is really in control.
Inside political Islam: the borders between moderates and extremists
Over the last few weeks, the Muslim Brotherhood has aligned with the Salafis in the Constitutional Assembly in order to pass articles that establish Al-Azhar as a religious authority above any elected institution.
Progressive coalition: Muslim Brotherhood trying to replace former regime
Opposition parties detail plans for Friday demonstrations
Court to rule on Constituent Assembly dissolution next Tuesday
Assembly struggles to pass constitution before dissolution.
Tawfik Okasha found not guilty of insulting the president
Thirty cases have been filed against the controversial television host.
Al-Saeed: MENA Transition Fund launched with capital of $250m
Minister of Finance Momtaz Al-Saeed, announced the establishment of a MENA Transition Fund with an initial capital of $250 million, in a press release.
Sokhna Port: attempt at compromise
Governor attempts mediation between workers and company.
Supreme Constitutional Court rejects draft constitution
Chairman refuses articles which they say limit their jurisdiction.
Foreign ministry demands answers to Egyptian deaths in Syria
UN special envoy for Syria visits Cairo.
Syrian jets bomb rebels despite UN ceasefire call
The warplanes targeted a rebel blockade of the highway to second city Aleppo.
Syria to hold by-election for five parliament seats, state agency reports
Up for grabs are two seats for the province of Aleppo, one for Hama, another for Idlib and a fifth for Hasakeh, SANA said.
Kuwait blames protesters for clashing with police
Kuwaiti riot police late Monday used batons to beat up opposition protesters.
Interior officials meet with representatives for people with disabilities
A day after a crackdown against protesters with disabilities, the minister of interior met with representatives of people with disabilities.
40 strikers arrested at South African mine
Miners had threatened to destroy the mining equipment unless granted a pay increase of 15,000 rand ($1,720) for all workers.
Israel sets January date for early elections
The dissolution of the Knesset was approved by 100 votes to none.
Afghan spy carried out suicide attack
NATO’s US-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) confirmed the bombing was by an Afghan agent.
The circle
Didnât we have a revolution to make everything better?
Government denies draft of revolution protection law is authentic
The published draft allows security forces to detain suspects for a month.
Illicit Gains Authority to arrest Mubarak-era parliament speaker
Ahmad Fathi Sorour is wanted in connection with an investigation on his personal wealth.
Workers protest closure of port
The demonstrators at the counter protest opposed the closure of the port.
Emokhalfa: citizens report driving violations
The initiative uses different technological methods to fight driving violations.
Al-Nadeem slams Morsy’s first 100 days
Report of 247 violations, including torture, rape and murder of citizens.
Crackdown on disabled protesters
Protest demands employment for disabled people.
Civil groups to take a stand against Islamist domination in constitution
Meeting to plan pressure on Constituent Assembly and president
Sectarian tensions rise in wake of crime boss death
Christians claim security forces don’t offer them protection.
Iraq attacks kill at least eight
Baghdad, (AFP) â A spate of shootings and bombings targeting Iraqi security forces north of Baghdad on Monday killed at least eight people, while a prisoner on death row escaped from a police station south of the capital. The attacks, which killed four policemen and three anti-Qaeda militiamen, came after a deadly bombing targeted Iraqi …
PEI300: Citadel Capital retain stop-position in Africa
Citadel Capitalâs website reported in June that the firm has $9.5 billion invested in 15 different industries across 15 countries.