Jordan executes jihadists after Islamic State kills hostage

Jordan has executed two prisoners, including a would-be female suicide bomber from Al Qaeda, a Jordanian government spokesman announced early Wednesday morning. Sajida al-Rishawi and Ziad......

Kamal Ganzouri appointed Egypt's new PM

Former premier Kamal Ganzouri has been appointed Egypt's new prime minister but protesters vowed to step up pressure on the country's military rulers and called for renewed agitation to demand the......

Undercover agents foil terror plot in NY

Two young men have been arrested in New York, and charged in connection with an alleged terror plot to "blow up synagogues and kill Jews" besides attacking the Empire State building.......

Egyptian envoy released in Iraq

Kidnappers in Iraq have released an Egyptian diplomat, according to the al-Jazeera news channel.Mohamed Mamdouh Kotb thanked those who helped get him released.According to al-Jazeera, the......