Egypt Islamists march in Cairo amid police crackdown
The Muslim Brotherhood managed only to rally several thousand supporters, unlike the hundreds of thousands who flooded streets earlier this month.
Fri Aug 23 2013
Egypt's Mubarak leaves jail for house arrest
Egypt's toppled dictator Hosni Mubarak was transferred from prison to house arrest at a military hospital on Thursday.
Fri Aug 23 2013
'Next generation' of Al-Qaeda being born in Egypt: experts
The repression of the Muslim Brotherhood and the ouster of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi could see a new generation of radicals joining the movement founded by Osama bin Laden, they say.
Thu Aug 22 2013
Chaos and grief at overwhelmed Cairo morgue
Five days after forcible dispersal of two Cairo protest camps, the bodies of dozens killed remain at the morgue.
Tue Aug 20 2013
Echoes of Tiananmen in Egypt protest camp
Cairo-based photographer Mohammed Abdel Moneim, who freelances for AFP, had a feeling something big was going to happen when he arrived at the sprawling Rabaa al-Adawiya protest camp.
Thu Aug 15 2013
US leads condemnation of Egypt crackdown
The United States did not initially criticize the overthrow of Morsi, Egypt's first democratically elected and Islamist leader.
Wed Aug 14 2013
Almost 280 dead after Egypt police storm protests
Authorities said 278 people were killed, including 43 policemen, with many of the deaths in Cairo.
Wed Aug 14 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024