Jordan arrests 103 radicals in violent clashes

2011-04-18 07:38:44

Jordanian security authorities announced Sunday they have arrested 103 Jihadists Salafists who clashed with police Friday, injuring over 80 of them.

Mubarak still in hospital

2011-04-18 06:37:06

Egyptian former President Hosni Mubarak is still in Sharm El-Sheikh Hospital along with his wife Suzanne.

Egypt continues inquest on Mubarak's sons

2011-04-17 22:21:37

The Public Prosecution interrogated Sunday Alaa and Gamal, sons of former President Hosni Mubarak, in Tura jail to complete previous interrogations

Egypt to try former PM, finance minister

2011-04-17 22:18:41

Egypt will put on trial the former prime minister and his finance minister on charges of profiteering and squandering public funds.

Gadhafi forces shell Ajdabiya in E Libya

2011-04-17 19:42:00

Troops loyal to Gadhafi on Sunday shelled the rebel-held city of Ajdabiya, a strategic eastern town that has been the scene of fierce fighting in recent weeks.

Australia defense may face sex-abuse lawsuit

2011-04-17 17:50:33

Australian Defense Minister admitted there is a "distinct possibility" the federal government will face a compensation bill over claims of sexual abuse inside the Defense Force.

Japan's PM says sorry for nuke crisis

2011-04-17 10:34:59

Japan's prime minister says he deeply regrets the crisis at a radiation-leaking nuclear plant.

Egypt court dissolves Mubarak's former ruling party

2011-04-17 08:48:42

An Egyptian court on Saturday ordered the dissolution of former President Hosni Mubarak's political party.

Egypt's court orders to dissolve ex-ruling party

2011-04-16 22:16:07

The Egyptian supreme administrative court ordered on Saturday to dissolve the former ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) and hand its assets to the government, the state TV reported.

5.3-magnitude aftershock hits NZ

2011-04-16 20:00:01

A 5.3-magnitude aftershock struck New Zealand South Island city of Christchurch on Saturday, causing damage to buildings and roads.

Clinton visits ROK for nuclear talks

2011-04-16 19:43:40

US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is in ROK to discuss the effort to get DPRK back to nuclear disarmament talks.

Japan nuke plants ordered to beef up readiness

2011-04-16 17:45:19

An aftershock jolted Japan on Saturday hours after the country's nuclear safety agency ordered plant operators to beef up their earthquake-preparedness systems to prevent a recurrence of the nuclear crisis roiling the region north of Tokyo.