Egypt

Presidential candidates are ranging from deep-rooted Islamists to radical secularists. People's verdict to set tone for new chapter in country's history as Egyptians head to polls in huge numbers.

Egypt's ex-intelligence chief Omar Suleiman warns of a military coup against any Muslim Brotherhood regime.

A treasure of ancient gold and silver jewelleries hidden inside an Iron Age clay vessel has been discovered at Tel Megiddo, a rich archaeological site in the Jezreel Valley in northern Israel.

An Israeli man was charged with arson after he threw Molotov cocktails at the homes of African migrants in Tel Aviv.

Turkish residents claim dead bee-eater is Israeli secret service agent.

The eurozone crisis, North Korea, the Middle East and Afghanistan are also expected to figure in talks.

Ancient Chinese believed that an eclipse occurred when celestial dragons ate up the sun.

Egypt brokers deal aimed at ending hunger strike of some 1,600 Palestinians prisoners in Israeli jails, source reveals.

Edward Lear, one of the pioneers of nonsense rhyme and limericks was born 200 years ago.

Peace treaty with Israel will be reviewed says ex-Muslim Brotherhood member in historic televised debate with Amr Moussa.

Egyptian Union of Revolution Youth urges authorities to probe allegations of threats of virginity tests.

British archaeologist, Howard Carter is the primary discoverer of the tomb of Tutankhamun, the most intact pharaonic tomb ever found.

Porto midfielder Joao Moutinho has revealed he would be interested in a move to the Premier League, amid interest from Chelsea.

Protesters drawn from Muslim Brotherhood and the conservative Salafis march towards historic Tahrir Square.

Protesters march in Cairo to voice outrage at Abbasiya clashes which killed 20 activists and to demand free presidential elections.

Theo Walcott has admitted he needs to improve on several aspects of his playing style to become a world-class footballer.

The former state-owned monopoly says the future is still bright, despite unveiling a decline in profits, operating margins and net clients, following tough competition from new French mobile operator Iliad.

According to Shore Capital, BG Group is likely to be the major British large-cap gaining from rising oil prices as integrated oil peers 'struggle for the same degree of leverage' to the rising cost of crude.

Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) suspends presidential campaign after Abbasiya clashes death toll rises to 15.

Armed thugs swoop on camp of activists protesting against disqualification of Salafi presidential candidate.

Two new laws allowing men to have sex with dead wives and lowering the age of marriage to 14 have provoked uproar in Egypt.

Team GB's men and women will face Senegal and New Zealand respectively in their opening group games of the Olympic football tournament this summer.

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.