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Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate
RIYADH - Hundreds of the pilgrims who died in fierce heat at this year's haj were not officially registered with the Saudi authorities,...
Jun 28, 20244 min read
Hamas says it creates broad prospects for a ceasefire deal in Gaza
JERUSALEM/CAIRO - Hamas on Wednesday said its "positive" response to a U.S. ceasefire plan for the eight-month-old war in the Gaza...
Jun 12, 20243 min read
Jordan, Egypt say Israel must abide by UN Security Council resolution on Gaza
CAIRO - Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi urged Israel to abide by the United Nations...
Jun 12, 20241 min read
A year after Greece migrant boat tragedy, answers and justice still out of reach
ATHENS/BEIRUT - Egyptian electrician Mahmoud Shalabi was the only person from his hometown to survive when a fishing trawler crammed...
Jun 8, 20243 min read
Xi says China wants to work with Arab states to resolve hot spot issues
BEIJING -China wants to work with Arab nations to resolve hot spot issues in ways conducive to upholding fairness, justice and achieving...
May 30, 20242 min read
Gaza truce hopes slim; Hamas officials leaving Cairo but returning on Tuesday
CAIRO/DOHA -Prospects for a Gaza ceasefire appeared slim on Sunday as Hamas reiterated its demand for an end to the war in exchange for...
May 6, 20243 min read
Hamas negotiators arrive in Cairo for Gaza truce talks; CIA chief also present
CAIRO -Hamas negotiators arrived in Cairo on Saturday for intensified talks on a possible Gaza truce that would see the return to Israel...
May 4, 20242 min read
French foreign minister makes unscheduled Cairo stop as Gaza truce talks intensify
CAIRO - France's foreign minister arrived in Cairo on Wednesday on an unscheduled stop during a Middle East tour as efforts to secure a...
May 1, 20242 min read
Iran attack on Israel adds to airline troubles in Middle East
SINGAPORE - Global airlines faced disruptions to flights on Monday after Iran's missile and drone attacks on Israel further narrowed...
Apr 16, 20242 min read
One of the oldest books in existence expected to fetch over $2.6 million at auction
NEW YORK - A book from Egypt that was written at the dawn of Christianity and is considered one of the oldest books in existence will...
Apr 3, 20242 min read
Egypt's Sisi starts third term pledging more investment, social spending
CAIRO -Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was sworn in for his third term on Tuesday in the country's new capital, the largest of...
Apr 2, 20243 min read
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