Egypt

Hundreds of angry mourners turn out for funeral of Salah Abbas Habib, whose body was found day after arrest by police.

Cancellation of 20-year supply contract not politically motivated, officials insist.

Giuseppina Capriotti, an Egyptologist at Italy's National Research Council, finds the statues of the babies Alexander Helios (Sun) and Cleopatra Selene (Moon).

ICANN is reviewing applications for the new top level domains but one industry expert believes consumers will need to change their online habits if the system is to succeed.

Scientists from the University College London and the British Geological Survey have made the finding.

Salafi presidential candidate agent asked to leave studio over 'false claims' made on air.

Curious husband surfing net for sex films faints when he finds wife of 16 years has notched up 11 X-rated movies.

Caged defendants erupt in protest as trial starts into riot at Al-Masry/Al-Ahly game that claimed 74 lives.

Eastern Orthodox pilgrims march through streets of old city to commemorate Jesus' crucifixion.

Here are the most famous unsolved mysteries known to mankind that really defy logic or are just outright strange and haunting.

Democracy and Islam can co-exist and Indonesia is a model for Muslim nations, Cameron tells students in Jakarta.

Journalist shot for carrying video camera during protest in Bahrain village dies in hospital.

Rescused holiday firm reports business hit by political unrest in North Africa

Melrose Resources, the oil and gas exploration, development and production company remains on track to achieve its target to reduce financial gearing to below 60 percent by this year end.

Up to 1923 prisoners were executed in 63 countries around the world in 2011.

Muslim Brotherhood unveils vision of post-Assad Syria with equal rights, a constitution and a parliamentary system.

IBTimes UK meets up with three Palestinian women who speak about daily lives under the shadow of oppression.

Death of Pope Shenouda III, who led Egypt's Coptic minority for 40 years, comes at a time of uncertainty for Christians in Egypt.

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As supporters of the Bahraini opposition march in Lebanon and Iraq, the United Nations has voiced concern over the regime's use of tear gas on protesters.

Funeral of religious and spiritual leader of Egypt's minority Coptic Christians draws thousands of mourners.

An18-year old Egyptian girl allegedly hurdled off a balcony to avoid a forced marriage.

The funeral of Pope Shenouda III to be held at St Mark’s Cathedral in Cairo.

Nearly 100,000 Coptic Christians gathered in Cairo to mourn the death of Pope Shenouda III who died on Saturday.

Pope Shenouda III, head of Egypt’s Coptic Christians, died on Saturday due to health complications and old age.

Group files damages suit against police and home affairs ministers.

Failure to follow proper medical procedures more damaging than shortage of equipment or staff, says report.

Zuhir al-Qaisi, whose group was accused of kidnapping Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, targeted in Gaza air raid.

Ng Tze-chuen sends robot insect through blocked tunnel in Egypt's Great Pyramid to reveal secrets of Pharaoh Cheops.

Iranian female activist condemns Nude Revolutionary Calendar released for International Women's Day.