US Store Sales Soar for ‘Survival Gear’
Some Americans are getting ready for a total social collapse by stocking up with survival gear in case of “Occupy the United States.”
Egypt braces for new protests on eve of parliamentary elections
Egyptian Islamist group the Muslim Brotherhood said on Sunday the ruling military council should task it with forming a new government if the party emerges with the biggest bloc in the legislative elections.
Pakistan reviews U.S., NATO ties after strike killed 26 soldiers
Relations between Pakistan and the United States have been in crisis since American troops killed bin Laden near the capital without prior warning and after a CIA contractor killed two Pakistanis in Lahore in January.
UAE sentences activists to jail for anti-government views
The court also ordered the closure of the website. The five, who were arrested in April for urging public protest and disrupting public order, had been on trial since June.
Hamas to emerge winner of Egypt vote
“The bottom line is that Hamas is a branch of the Muslim Brotherhood movement, most of its leaders were trained in Egypt.”
After centuries, Bethlehem church to get new roof
If the repairs go ahead as planned next year, it will be the first time the crumbling basilica has seen major renovation work in more than a century and a half.
Malaysia launches women-only taxis, hoping to reduce number of rape and robbery cases
Late last year, Malaysia's state-owned bus company began running female-only buses on several routes in Kuala Lumpur during peak hours to help counter sexual harassment on crowded public transport.
Iran Declares Diplomatic War on Britain, Expels Envoy
The Iranian legislature gives the British envoy two weeks to leave the country after passing a law that downgrades Britain’s status.
US Student Arrested in Cairo Says Guards Threatened to Shoot
The last of three US students arrested in Cairo and safely back home say guards threatened to shoot them if they moved.
Islamist Party Set to Win Morocco Elections
Morocco becomes second country after Tunisia where post-Arab Spring elections end in win for Islamists.