Saudi splurges on sports PR
The kingdom seeks to boost its economy – and reputation – by offering high rewards’ events
Sudan footballers hope for revolution boost
Many say Omar al-Bashir’s three decades of iron-fisted rule sidelined the sport — a national pastime
UN urges probe into shooting of Sudan schoolchildren
The killings come as protest leaders are due to hold talks with the ruling generals on Tuesday on the remaining aspects of installing civilian rule
Jailed Al-Jazeera journalists freed pending retrial
Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed were freed after spending more than 400 days in an Egyptian prison, and must appear in court again on February 23.
Egypt court orders retrial of jailed Al-Jazeera reporters
Egypt’s top court has ordered a retrial of three reporters whose imprisonment on charges of aiding the Muslim Brotherhood triggered global outrage.
Tears, anger and joy over Egypt death sentences
An Egyptian court on Saturday confirmed death sentences for more than 180 Islamists, including Muslim Brotherhood chief Mohamed Badie.
Torture claim in Egypt trial of Al Jazeera journalists
The trial of Al Jazeera journalists accused of supporting deposed president Mohamed Morsi has heard claims of torture and denial of medical treatment.
Egypt police hunt for church wedding shooters
Cairo police are now searching for two men on a motorbike who opened fire on guests at a church wedding, killing four including an eight-year-old.
Morsi remains stubborn: What happens next in Egypt?
With Egypt’s president looking increasingly isolated after being pressured to step down, here are three possible scenarios for the country.
Iran condemns killing of Shi’ite Egyptians near Cairo
Iran’s foreign ministry has criticised the killing of four Shi’ite Egyptians by a hostile crowd, saying such extremism violated the tenets of Islam.
