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Second wind for Egyptian telco tycoon Sawiris Reuters - Tue, Nov 27, 2012
(Reuters) - Egyptian tycoon Naguib Sawiris is used to ruffling feathers and making headlines. He was up to both on Tuesday, provoking shareholders at Telecom Italia with … More »
US officials halt 'Party Hard' Bahrain outreach AFP News - Tue, Nov 27, 2012
The US State Department was forced to deny Monday that it had invited a notorious rock star behind such classics as "Party Til You Puke" to represent America in the conservative … More »
Iran, Arabs criticise delay of Middle East nuclear talks Reuters - Tue, Nov 27, 2012
VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran and Arab nations on Monday criticised a decision to put off talks on banning atomic bombs in the Middle East, with Tehran blaming the United States … More »
Egypt proves peace role can survive Arab Spring Reuters - Fri, Nov 23, 2012
CAIRO (Reuters) - Mediating the Gaza truce was a bravura diplomatic performance by Egypt's new President Mohamed Mursi, jacking up his personal stature and reassuring …More »
Israel desire to attack Iran "childish" -Ahmadinejad Reuters - Fri, Nov 23, 2012
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Israel has a "childish" desire to attack Iran and Tehran is capable of defending itself, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday. … More »
Syria rebels capture army base in eastern oil region Reuters - Fri, Nov 23, 2012
AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian rebels captured an army base in an eastern oil province on Thursday, further weakening President Bashar al-Assad's control in the strategic region …More »
World powers want new nuclear talks with Iran quickly Reuters - Thu, Nov 22, 2012
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Six world powers agreed on Wednesday to seek renewed talks with Iran as fast as possible, reflecting a heightened sense of urgency to resolve a long …More »
U.S. has decimated al Qaeda chiefs but must persist in fight - Panetta Reuters -Wed, Nov 21, 2012
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. forces have decimated al Qaeda's leadership and made gains against some of its affiliates, but the fight has shifted in new directions that … More »
World powers to meet in Brussels to map out Iran plans Reuters - Wed, Nov 21, 2012
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Officials from six world powers meet in Brussels on Wednesday to plan for a possible new round of talks with Iran, the latest effort to resolve a … More »
Hamas says Gaza truce agreed; Israel, Egypt say no deal yet Reuters - Wed, Nov 21, 2012
GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A Hamas official said Egyptian mediators had clinched a truce with Israel on Tuesday that would go into effect within hours, but Egypt and … More »
Israel says prefers diplomacy but ready to invade Gaza Reuters - Tue, Nov 20, 2012
GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel bombed dozens more targets in the Gaza Strip on Monday and said that, while it was prepared to step up its offensive by sending in troops, … More »
Iran says U.S., powers must be more constructive in atom talks Reuters - Mon, Nov 19, 2012
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Iran is ready for new talks with global powers on its nuclear programme but the United States and others seeking to rein in its uranium enrichment … More »
"Preferable" to avoid Israeli ground invasion of Gaza: Obama Reuters - Mon, Nov 19, 2012
BANGKOK (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Sunday it would be "preferable" to avoid an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza but put the onus on Egypt and Turkey to … More »
New pope installed to lead church in Islamist-run Egypt Reuters - Sun, Nov 18, 2012
CAIRO (Reuters) - The Coptic Orthodox church staged a ceremony rich in ritual on Sunday to install its pope, Tawadros II, who Christians hope will guide them through … More »
Iran delays planned start-up of Arak nuclear reactor Reuters - Sat, Nov 17, 2012
VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran has postponed until 2014 the planned start-up of a research reactor which Western experts say could potentially offer the Islamic Republic a second … More »
Iran ready to double nuclear work in bunker - IAEA Reuters - Sat, Nov 17, 2012
VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran is set to sharply expand its uranium enrichment in an underground plant after installing all the centrifuges it was built for, a U.N. report said, … More »
Iran's first nuclear plant may have suffered new setback Reuters - Sat, Nov 17, 2012
VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran unloaded nuclear fuel from its first atomic power plant last month, a United Nations report said on Friday, a few months after the Russian builder … More »
Powers to map Iran strategy, Tehran wants to meet soon Reuters - Fri, Nov 16, 2012
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Major powers will discuss negotiating strategy towards Iran next Wednesday amid signs of a renewed push to resolve the nuclear dispute peacefully … More »
Iran aims for baby boom, but are Iranians in the mood? Reuters - Wed, Nov 14, 2012
DUBAI (Reuters) - Before Somayeh can have the second child she and her husband have been talking about, they must first consider the expense. "Baby food, clothes, doctors, …More »
U.N.'s nuclear report on Iran may not be all bad news for West Reuters - Wed, Nov 14, 2012
VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran is believed to have increased the number of centrifuges in an underground nuclear plant by nearly a third in three months, diplomats say, underlining … More »
China, Middle East fuel student growth in US AFP News - Wed, Nov 14, 2012
The number of students in the United States from China, Iran and Saudi Arabia has risen sharply in the past year, giving a boost to US universities and the economy, a … More »
Iraq to renegotiate Russia arms deal: spokesman AFP News - Mon, Nov 12, 2012
Iraq will renegotiate a massive weapons deal with Russia, a spokesman said on Monday, after Baghdad cancelled a $4.2 billion agreement that would have made Moscow Iraq's … More »
Middle East nuclear talks doubtful despite Iran move - diplomats Reuters - Mon, Nov 12, 2012
VIENNA (Reuters) - Plans for an international conference in December on creating a nuclear weapon free zone in the Middle East still look in doubt even though Iran has … More »
Arab Spring economies to recover slowly in 2013 - IMF Reuters - Sun, Nov 11, 2012
DUBAI (Reuters) - Most economies hit by the Arab Spring uprisings will recover slowly next year, grappling with high inflation and rising unemployment due to poor global … More »
Iraq cancels $4.2 bn Russia arms deal 'over graft' AFP News - Sat, Nov 10, 2012
Baghdad cancelled a $4.2 billion arms package with Russia on Saturday citing graft concerns and instead opted for new talks, ending a deal that would have made Moscow …More »
CIA chief's resignation shocks Washington AFP News - Sat, Nov 10, 2012
Washington was in shock Saturday after the sudden resignation of CIA chief and ex-US commander in Iraq and Afghanistan, David Petraeus, handing another major challenge … More »
UN atomic agency to resume talks with Iran on Dec 13 AFP News - Sat, Nov 10, 2012
The UN atomic agency said Friday it will hold in December its first talks with Iran since August over Tehran's contested nuclear programme, in a first sign of renewed … More »
Iran, U.N. nuclear agency plan December talks Reuters - Fri, Nov 9, 2012
VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear agency said it would hold a new round of talks with Iran on its atomic programme next month, in the latest push to resolve a dispute … More »
Obama victory opens negotiating window with Iran Reuters - Thu, Nov 8, 2012
DUBAI (Reuters) - The re-election of U.S. President Barack Obama could create an opportunity for new negotiations with Iran on its nuclear programme as sanctions pile … More »
In Egypt streets, Islamists throw weight around Reuters - Thu, Nov 8, 2012
CAIRO (Reuters) - Mohamed Talaat didn't like the fact Christian music was being played at a party to promote interfaith harmony in the Egyptian town of Minya south of …
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