The Arab Spring withers into winter

Its promise has fallen short before the onslaught of the votaries of the old order and ruthless extremist forces, notes Talmiz Ahmad. A little over two years ago, the Arab Spring swept the......

Muslim Brotherhood faces ban in Egypt

Egypt's military-backed interim government is mulling a proposal to disband the Muslim Brotherhood even as the defiant Islamist group announced more demonstrations on Sunday. Interim Prime......

Egypt: Forces storm mosque occupied by Morsi supporters

Egyptian security forces stormed a mosque, where hundreds of supporters of deposed president Mohammed Morsi were holed up, after trading heavy gunfire with Islamic protestors, even as the death......

Fulham stun Chelsea

Premier League leaders Chelsea suffered their third defeat of the season on Sunday with Fulham winning a pulsating west London derby 1-0 to ease their relegation fears. The champions threw......

Police quiz Newcastle players

Police said on Wednesday they had interviewed Newcastle players Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer after their on-pitch brawl during an English Premiership game earlier this month.Bowyer and Dyer exchanged......