Blast kills two Shiite pilgrims south of Baghdad; U.S. readies Iraq war crimes trial
Bombings targeting members of Iraq’s Shiite Muslim majority have claimed the lives of at least 80 people in the past two days.
Latest Egypt vote brings Islamists closer to win; official results expected Saturday
The Islamists now look set to wield major influence over the shape of a new constitution to be drafted by a 100-strong body that the new legislature will pick, though the Brotherhood has promised that Egyptians of all persuasions will have a say.
Russian warships expected to arrive in Syria Saturday: report
Russia has maintained support for the increasingly isolated Assad during a nearly 10-month-old uprising against his rule. The United Nations estimates the government crackdown has killed more than 5,000 people.
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood attends Coptic Christmas celebrations for the first time
This was the first Christmas after escalated violence against the country’s minority in the wake of the protests that forced Hosni Mubarak out of office.
Mubarak trial more politics than justice
The political significance of the trial is clear, as Mubarak is the first Arab dictator toppled by the Arab Spring revolts to appear in court.
European Islamic Investment Bank invests $16 million in Dubai-based Rasmala Holdings
“This transaction will strengthen our balance sheet and allow us to compete more effectively in a challenging but also exciting regional environment,” Shihabi told Reuters on Friday.
Hamas Official: Jordan’s King Abdullah Will End Like Mubarak
A Hamas official slams Jordan's King Abdullah for hosting the talks between Israeli and PA envoys this week.
Obama Eyes Massive Pentagon Cuts
US President Barack Obama has plans to cut the US military to the tune half a million personnel and as much as $1 trillion
Damascus Terror Attack Leaves 25 Dead
At least 25 dead and dozens wounded after a suicide bomber hits a busy Damascus intersection.
Security tight as Egypt Copts celebrate Christmas
“The interior ministry has drawn up a huge security plan in cooperation with the armed forces to protect all the churches of Egypt at Christmas,” the official told AFP.