U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta praised Tunisia's transition to democracy Monday and said the U.S. is prepared to provide the country with economic and military support.
Ryan Villarreal
Aug 01, 2012
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsy today sent a letter for Israeli President Shimon Peres pledging his support to the Mid-East peace process and to the '79 treaty with Israel.
Maya Shwayder
Jul 31, 2012
For some post-revolution competitors, this year's Summer Olympic Games will be more important than those of years past.
Jacey Fortin
Jul 30, 2012
Want to really understand the post-revolution process in Egypt? Look to the men who are passing judgments behind everyone's back.
Jacey Fortin
Jul 28, 2012
Dubai's police chief Dahi Khalfan has warned that Islamists are plotting to overthrow the governments of Gulf Arab states, following a recent spate of arrests of political dissidents.
Ryan Villarreal
Jul 27, 2012
Mitt Romney caused a scandal before his first diplomatic trip to London when he referred to the preparation for the Olympic Games as “disconcerting.”
Tom Herrmann
Jul 26, 2012
Mahmoud Abu Ghanima lost his legs in a drone missile attack, but that hasn't stopped him from pursuing Olympic dreams -- while his fellow Palestinian athletes seek glory in London for a country that does not quite exist
Gabriele Barbati
Jul 25, 2012
Sudan must press ahead with reforms to ensure its economic stability, an International Monetary Fund mission said on Wednesday, while welcoming the country's recent moves including scaling back its fuel subsidies and devaluing its currency.
IBT Staff Reporter
Jul 25, 2012
Thirty years ago (ironically, about the same time Mubarak seized power in Egypt), the Taiwanese initiated the path towards forming a democratic state.
Palash Ghosh
Jul 25, 2012
Mursi has already endured a number of setbacks since his poll triumph
Palash Ghosh
Jul 24, 2012
Bulgaria is a surprisingly popular destination for Israeli travelers.
Jacey Fortin
Jul 20, 2012
As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins, the Islamic world will have much to reflect upon this year. In Syria, a civil war looms if it hasn't already arrived. In Egypt, a fledgling democracy is being tested. In Afghanistan, an exhaustive American war is coming to a dubious end.
Ryan Villarreal
Jul 20, 2012
Omar Suleiman former VP of Egypt and a close aid to Hosni Mubarak, died on the early hours of Thursday. According to state news agency MENA, he died of a sudden heart attack after suffering heart and lung problems. Preparations are under way to bring his body home for burial.
Isha Soni
Jul 19, 2012
China uses Africa conference as an opportunity to respond to foreign criticisms of its expanding relations with the continent.
IBT Staff Reporter
Jul 19, 2012
The Syrian regime repeatedly thwarted efforts by Israel and European governments (including Germany, France and Austria) to extradite Brunner for decades, sometimes even denying he was in the country.
Palash Ghosh
Jul 18, 2012
Banking in line with the Koran's prohibition on paying interest is an expanding sector, and the ascent of the Muslim Brotherhood to power in Egypt is going to help it grow faster.
Daria Solovieva
Jul 18, 2012
During her last visit in Israel as Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton talked about Egypt but really thought about Iran. And made scant mention of the Palestinians, nowhere near as pressing an issue for America as the Arab Spring
Meredith Mandell
Jul 17, 2012
On Tuesday, it was reported that Mohamed El-Ehrian, the chief executive officer of Pacific Investment Management Co., or PIMCO, was being considered for the role of Egypt's Prime Minister. He doesn't want the job, but he does have the qualities that Egypt lacks.
Daniel Tovrov
Jul 17, 2012
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pledged a commitment to work with Israel in order to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Jacey Fortin
Jul 16, 2012
Considering her South African roots and the many serious challenges facing the African Union today, Dlamini-Zuma will be under intense scrutiny in the coming weeks.
Jacey Fortin
Jul 16, 2012
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Israel late Sunday for high-level talks with Israeli officials focusing on the course of political action in Egypt, Iran's alleged clandestine nuclear program and the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
Amrutha Gayathri
Jul 16, 2012
During her visit to Egypt Sunday, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's motorcade was the target of tomatoes, among other things.
Jeff Stone
Jul 15, 2012
