Egypt

A novel idea in Egypt: Presidential candidates

2012-05-15 05:00:00

AGA, Egypt — After an unfriendly journalist was tossed off, Amr Moussa's campaign bus headed north to the Nile Delta, where barefoot boys and peasants greeted him with horns, drums and two dancing horses. Moussa arrived as both novelty and...

Egypt presidential candidates clash in TV debate

2012-05-11 00:00:00

CAIRO — Egyptians gathered in living rooms and cafes Thursday night to mark another first in their troubled political odyssey toward a new democracy: a televised presidential debate that was as captivating as it was surreal. The two leading...

Israel's military looks to the sea

2012-05-11 16:27:00

TEL AVIV — With the acquisition this month of a sixth German-made submarine, Israel is seeking to position itself as the region's undisputed naval powerhouse. From spying on enemies to intercepting illegal arms shipments to blockading the Gaza...

Howard Carter, first superstar tomb-finder, gets a Google Doodle

2012-05-09 08:32:00

Howard Carter was the original tomb raider, discovering King Tutankhamun's tomb and giving birth to a Hollywood sub-genre that turned Angelina Jolie into an action hero. And today, on what would have been Carter's 138th birthday, he has a Google Doodle to...

Court ruling adds confusion to Egypt's presidential election

2012-05-09 16:38:56

Dynamic pragmatist becomes top Islamist contender in Egypt

2012-05-05 20:53:00

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt — The stage along the sea was a politically crafted advertisement for Egypt's diversity: An unveiled woman chatted with a bearded Islamist and a retired soccer star shared the spotlight with a young hero from last year's...

Letters: A fine remembrance of the Titanic tragedy

2012-04-29 00:00:00

Congratulations on the magnificent Travel section ["Sinking of the Titanic"] I had the pleasure of reading April 15. And the photo on the cover pretty much captures the poignancy of the Titanic tragedy. Good job. Bob McLaughlin San Simeon Access for...

Islamists protest ahead of Egypt's presidential election

2012-04-27 16:38:35

Egypt ruling military to reshuffle nation's unpopular Cabinet

2012-04-29 16:39:57

Brennan defends U.S. drone attacks despite risks to civilians

2012-04-29 16:39:58

Egypt calls for calm in diplomatic row with Saudi Arabia

2012-04-29 16:40:01

Israeli Supreme Court postpones settlement demolition [updated]

2012-04-29 16:40:02

An injured Egyptian is taking away during battles between demonstrators and security forces near the the Defense Ministry in Cairo on Friday. Media groups say that at least 18 journalists were injured during last week's clashes.

2012-05-08 08:12:00

Egypt, the son of singer Alicia Keys, at right, enjoys the game from his front-row seat, or stand.

2012-05-06 00:00:00

Egyptian school girls shout slogans as they drive past a demonstration in front of the Saudi Arabian embassy in Cairo calling for the release of Egyptians who have been detained in the kingdom, including Ahmed al-Gizawi who was arrested on April 17.

2012-04-24 00:00:00