Politics
Pakistan Standoff After Tahirul Qadri Plane Diverted to Lahore
ISLAMABAD — Controversial scholar and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri refused to talk to the government representatives and said that he will only...
19 Gunmen Killed in Raids By Egypt Army
CAIRO — At least 19 gunmen have been killed in a security raid by the Egyptian army in Sheikh Zuweid city of Egypt’s North...
Modinomics Faces Socialist Stumbling Blocks
Unlike Manmohan Singh, who had been apologetic about the reforms because of resistance from the Left and from the left-leaning members of the Congress,...
Saudi King’s Egypt Visit to Bolster Sissi
By Arwa AB Ibrahim
Middle East Eye
CAIRO — Saudi Arabia King Abdullah arrived in Cairo Friday on a highly symbolic visit underlining the strong support of...
Rajapaksa Orders Crackdown on Lankan Extremists
COLOMBO — Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has instructed the police to take action against any individual or organisation attempting to spread hatred among religions...