EGYPT

A proposal submitted to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women was opposed by some U.N. member states.

The heir to the British throne and the Duchess of Cornwall, are on an official visit to Jordan to examine the plight of the Syrian refugees housed there.

Corruption cost Africa hundreds of billions in the last decade, a study shows, depriving the poorest continent of capital sorely needed for development.

A court ruling to dismiss charges against police, widely accused of brutality, sparked violent protests.

The U.N. estimates there are now 1 million Syrian refugees living in camps outside Syria.

An Egyptian court suspended the parliamentary elections Wednesday, which had been scheduled to start next month.

The vast number of Syrians refugees who have fled their country after two years of conflict threatens to upend neighboring countries.

The Sistine Chapel was closed in preparation of the conclave to elect the next Pope.

Weeks ahead of Passover, locusts have returned in full force to Egypt, providing Twitter with many disgusting pictures to share.

Syrian President Assad expressed willingness to negotiate with the opposition, but accused Britain of attempting to militarize the conflict.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is visiting Egypt, focused on helping leaders revive their moribund economy.

Comparing Zionism to a "crime against humanity," as Erdogan did yesterday at the U.N., is par for the course in Turkey these days.

Researchers hope they've found the remains of Cleopatra's murdered sister, Princess Arsinoe IV, who was killed after the Romans helped quash an Egyptian power struggle.

Salafist Muslims in Tunisia tried to stop the filming of the popular Internet meme and dance that went viral around the world.

Political freedom and human rights are still at the root of the rebellion, but things have changed since the uprising began.

The tiny but very rich state of Qatar is giving Egypt lots of money. It may be trying to buy influence, as the Morsi government struggles with finances.

A new report has been presented to the U.N. outlining the persecution of atheists around the world.

A proposed law regarding public demonstrations in Egypt has raised concerns that it will limit the right to peaceful public assembly.

A hot air balloon caught fire and exploded near the Egyptian city of Luxor Tuesday, killing 19 tourists, including British, French, Hong Kong and Japanese nationals.

Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi announced new dates for the parliamentary elections Sunday to avoid conflict with the Coptic Christian celebrations of Palm Sunday and Easter on April 28 and May 5, while inviting political forces for a dialogue to ensure the "integrity and transparency" of the elections.

How will Egypt’s main opposition coalition respond to the country's upcoming parliamentary elections?