I retrace my father’s footsteps in Sharm-el-Sheikh after 48 yearsSharm-el-SHEIKH - As part of the media team accompanying the Prime Minister to Egypt to take part in the 15th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit meet, I can’t help but feel a sense of anxiety. India, Pakistan foreign secretaries talk, to meet again WednesdaySharm-el-SHEIKH - Indian Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon and his Pakistani counterpart Salman Bashir, who met here late Tuesday, will meet once again Wednesday before the prime ministers of the two countries hold talks, official sources said. Iran blasts Germany over Muslim woman’s death but keeps quiet over China crackdown on MuslimsCAIRO — Iran has reacted with outrage over the stabbing death of an Egyptian woman in a German courthouse, calling it a sign of racism against Muslims, yet has said little about China’s crackdown on Uighur Muslims — a silence some leading Iranian clerics have criticized. Families search for missing, imprisoned, dead a month into Iran’s post-election crackdownCAIRO — Several dozen families camp outside Iran’s daunting Evin prison, trying to learn the fate of loved ones who vanished in post-election turmoil. A month into the government crackdown, the number of killed and arrested remains unknown, but human rights groups believe the death toll is far higher than the official figure of 20. In a possible signal to Iran, Israeli boats sail through Suez Canal en route to Red SeaJERUSALEM — Two Israeli warships sailed through the Suez Canal on Tuesday, Israeli and Egyptian officials said, a move that appeared to be a new signal to Iran that Israel’s reach could quickly extend to its archenemy’s backyard. India asks Pakistan to take action against Mumbai terror attack perpetratorsCAIRO - External Affairs Minister S.M Krishna has said that New Delhi would like a visible response from Islamabad, which should have commitment to bring to justice the perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attacks. Ethnic violence in China draws muted response from many Muslim nationsCAIRO — The riots in China’s Xinjiang region and subsequent crackdown on the Muslim Uighur minority have drawn a muted response from many Muslim countries that may be wary of damaging lucrative trade ties with Beijing or attracting attention to their own attitudes toward political dissent. Hundreds of Germans hold memorial for Egyptian woman slain in a courtroomDRESDEN, Germany — Hundreds of people carrying white roses gathered Saturday on the steps of Dresden’s city hall in honor of an Egyptian woman who was fatally stabbed by a defendant in a German courtroom. Egypt arrests group it says had links to al-Qaida and plotted attacks on Suez CanalCAIRO — Egyptian authorities arrested 25 people on suspicion of plotting attacks on oil pipelines and ships in the Suez Canal, the Interior Ministry said in a statement on Thursday. Egypt arrests 25 militants linked to al-Qaida plotting to attack Suez canalCAIRO — Egyptian authorities arrested 25 militants with links to al-Qaida on suspicion of plotting attacks on oil pipelines and ships in the Suez Canal, the Interior Ministry said in a statement on Thursday. Hamas says Egypt’s Mubarak has no information on Israeli soldier held in Gaza for 3 yearsGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Egypt’s president didn’t know what he was talking about when he said an Israeli soldier held by Palestinian militants was alive and well, a top Hamas official announced Wednesday, in rare public criticism of the Egyptian leader. Egypt president says Israeli soldier held in Gaza in good condition, hopes issue resolved soonCAIRO — An Israeli soldier being held in Gaza by Hamas militants is alive and in good condition, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said Tuesday, adding that he hopes the soldier will be released soon. Egyptian mourners accuse Germans of racism over reaction to stabbing of veiled Muslim womanCAIRO — Thousands of Egyptian mourners marched behind the coffin of the “martyr of the head scarf” on Monday — a pregnant Muslim woman who was stabbed to death in a German courtroom as her young son watched. Passport snafu and Gaza closure leave family with American children strandedGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — In blockaded Gaza, even an American passport isn’t a sure ticket to freedom. Israel deflects Quartet, G-8 calls for settlement freezeJERUSALEM — Israel deflected growing international demands for a settlement freeze Saturday, saying the issue should be dealt with in future peace talks with the Palestinians. Iran reform leader says on Web site that he’s under pressure to withdraw election challengeIran’s opposition leader pledged Thursday not to withdraw his election challenge despite what he said were attempts to isolate and discredit him, while the declared winner of the vote, hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, accused President Barack Obama of meddling in Iran’s affairs. Witnesses: protesters, riot police clash in streets around Iran’s parliamentEDITOR’S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media. Opposition leader’s wife compares Iran to martial law; new protest planned outside parliamentCAIRO — Iran’s supreme leader said Wednesday that the government would not yield to demonstrators who want a disputed presidential election annulled, effectively closing the door to compromise with the opposition. Opposition leader’s wife says Iran under ‘martial law;’ new protest planned outside parliamentCAIRO — Iran’s supreme leader said Wednesday that the government would not yield to demonstrators demanding the annulment of a disputed presidential election. The wife of the opposition leader said protesters would not buckle under a situation she compared to martial law. Iran’s supreme leader says government won’t give in over election resultsCAIRO — Iran’s supreme leader said Wednesday that the government would not give in to pressure over the disputed presidential election, effectively closing the door to compromise with the opposition. Iran says it is considering downgrading ties with Britain following tension over electionCAIRO — Iran says it is considering downgrading ties with Britain after days of rising tension over criticism of Iran’s disputed presidential election. Iran’s ‘accidental’ opposition leader mixes messages while backers seek clear pathCAIRO — Mir Hossein Mousavi is still nominally the guiding force of the fury over Iran’s disputed election. But there are ample signs his rebel stature is being eroded by his hesitation to shift from campaigner to street agitator as his supporters challenge security forces. Iran expels British diplomats and refuses to hold new election despite charges of fraudCAIRO — Iran expelled two British diplomats Tuesday after bitterly accusing Britain of meddling and spying. The government also dealt a fresh blow to the opposition by making clear it will not hold a new vote despite charges of fraud. Israel releases senior Hamas politician, prompting speculation of deal to free soldierJERUSALEM — Israel on Tuesday freed the most senior of dozens of Hamas politicians in custody, prompting speculation it was a prelude to a deal for the release of an Israeli soldier held by Palestinians for three years. Iran expels 2 British diplomats, regime stiffens stance against opposition protestersCAIRO — Iran expelled two British diplomats Tuesday after bitterly accusing Britain of meddling and spying. The government also dealt a fresh blow to the opposition by making clear it will not hold a new vote despite charges of fraud. Iran says it expelled 2 British diplomats for ‘unconventional behavior’CAIRO — Iran says it has expelled two British diplomats for what it called “unconventional behavior.” ‘Air of sadness’ sweeps Iran as regime issues sternest warning yet to election protestersCAIRO — Riot police cracked down anew on demonstrators in Iran’s capital on Monday hours after the feared Revolutionary Guard threatened to crush any further post-election protests. A witness described an “air of sadness” marked by people wailing prayers into the night. Turmoil at home could distract Iran from expanding regional muscleCAIRO — Iran has had an impressive run for the past decade — expanding its regional muscle through proxy militias, its expanding missile capabilities and its big brother role with Iraq’s Shiites after the toppling of arch-foe Saddam Hussein. Amateur video turns young woman bleeding on street into icon of Iranian unrestCAIRO — She lies in the Tehran street with her headscarf half-off, blood pooling around her jeans and white sneakers. Despite the high stakes, Arabs largely silent on Iranian election and unrestCAIRO — Key Arab nations have kept silent about Iran’s political upheaval, possibly reluctant to antagonize the powerful nation that sponsors such militant groups as Hezbollah and Hamas. |
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