http://www.mail.com/locations/1358-north-africa.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.20/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/locations/1358-north-africa.html http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1763722-carter-center-wont-monitor-egypts-vote.html CAIRO (AP) — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter's center said Thursday it will not deploy monitors for Egypt's contentious constitutional referendum because of the government's late release of regulations for witnesses. The decision reflects concerns that the rushed process leading to Saturday's vote has undermined the legitimacy of the disputed charter b... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1763722-carter-center-wont-monitor-egypts-vote.html 2012-12-13T15:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1763564-moroccos-biggest-opposition-leader-dies.html RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Sheikh Abdessalam Yassine, the charismatic religious leader of Morocco's largest opposition movement and longtime opponent of two Moroccan kings, died Thursday. He was 84. Yassine, who founded Adl wal Ihsan (Justice and Spirituality), accused the monarchy of being corrupt and dictatorial and questioned its claim to religious legitima... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1763564-moroccos-biggest-opposition-leader-dies.html 2012-12-13T11:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1762776-egypts-opposition-urges-no-vote-referendum.html CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's opposition called on its followers Wednesday to vote "no" in a crucial referendum on a disputed constitution drafted by Islamist supporters of President Mohammed Morsi. The decision came as Morsi's government forged ahead with its own plan, starting overseas voting in diplomatic missions for expatriates. The moves reinforced the atmos... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1762776-egypts-opposition-urges-no-vote-referendum.html 2012-12-12T23:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1760466-us-syria-opposition-disagree-terrorist-label.html MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — The U.S. and the head of the new Syrian opposition coalition being feted at a conference in Morocco Wednesday publicly disagreed over designating a rebel group as terrorist, highlighting a key dilemma in overthrowing President Bashar Assad's regime. Even as the U.S., Europe and its allies recognized the new opposition of the sole... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1760466-us-syria-opposition-disagree-terrorist-label.html 2012-12-12T21:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1762234-egypt-political-crisis-threatens-to-worsen-economy.html CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's political crisis is threatening to plunge its ailing economy even deeper into distress after the government delayed a request for a $4.8 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund that would have eased a ballooning budget deficit and reassured foreign investors. Fear of stoking the street unrest over a disputed Islamist-oriente... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1762234-egypt-political-crisis-threatens-to-worsen-economy.html 2012-12-12T19:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1761848-highlights-egypts-draft-constitution.html CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's draft constitution, set for a referendum on Dec. 15 and 22, is made up of an introduction, an 11-part preamble and 236 articles. Critics have raised concerns over issues including Islamic law and women's rights: — Shariah (Islamic) law Like a previous constitution, the draft states, "Principles of Islamic Shariah are the principal sou... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1761848-highlights-egypts-draft-constitution.html 2012-12-12T18:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1761818-bomb-blast-eastern-libyan-city-wounds-4.html TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Libyan police officials say a bomb blast outside a police station in the eastern city of Benghazi has wounded four people, two of them seriously. There was no immediate indication on who was behind Wednesday's blast in an upscale Benghazi district. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to talk ... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1761818-bomb-blast-eastern-libyan-city-wounds-4.html 2012-12-12T17:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1761586-egypt-court-christian-3-years-blasphemy.html CAIRO (AP) — A Cairo court on Wednesday convicted a Coptic Christian blogger who shared an anti-Islam film on social networking sites and sentenced him to three years in prison for blasphemy and contempt of religion. The case of Alber Saber is one of several seen by rights advocates as a campaign led by Egypt's ultraconservative Islamists to curb free exp... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1761586-egypt-court-christian-3-years-blasphemy.html 2012-12-12T16:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1760446-egypt-opposition-urges-no-vote-constitution.html CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's main opposition alliance called for a "No" vote in the referendum on a disputed constitution rather than a boycott, hours after Islamist President Mohammed Morsi's government forged ahead by starting overseas voting in diplomatic missions for expatriates. The opposition's decision did not dispel the atmosphere of a nation in crisis, d... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1760446-egypt-opposition-urges-no-vote-constitution.html 2012-12-12T16:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1760302-gazas-tunnels-rebound-israeli-offensive.html RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Rafah's biggest industry is back in business: Gazans are rebuilding the network of underground smuggling tunnels crisscrossing the Egyptian border that were pummeled in a recent Israeli offensive, restoring the illicit conduit for consumer goods and weapons so crucial to Hamas rule. The 12-kilometer (eight-mile) slice of land at t... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:43:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1760302-gazas-tunnels-rebound-israeli-offensive.html 2012-12-12T05:43:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1757614-obama-us-recognizes-syrias-main-rebel-group.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama declared Syria's main opposition group the sole "legitimate representative" of its country's people Tuesday, deeming the move "a big step" in the international diplomatic efforts to end Syrian President Bashar Assad's embattled regime. Obama said the newly formed Syrian Opposition Council "is now inclusive enough" ... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1757614-obama-us-recognizes-syrias-main-rebel-group.html 2012-12-11T22:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1757742-egypt-judges-will-boycott-referendum.html CAIRO (AP) — Most Egyptian judges rejected any role Tuesday in overseeing the country's constitutional referendum, a move likely to cast further doubt on the legitimacy of the disputed charter. The nation's worst crisis since Hosni Mubarak's ouster nearly two years ago also forced the government to put off a crucial deal with the International Monetary Fu... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1757742-egypt-judges-will-boycott-referendum.html 2012-12-11T22:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1759394-2-ala-men-arrested-federal-terrorism-charges.html MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Two Alabama men who federal investigators say wanted to wage violent jihad overseas have been arrested in Georgia on terrorism charges, and one has close ties to another man previously identified as an Islamic terror leader, authorities said Tuesday. Mohammad Abdul Rahman Abukhdair and Randy "Rasheed" Wilson, both 25 and from Mobile, w... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1759394-2-ala-men-arrested-federal-terrorism-charges.html 2012-12-11T20:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1759354-tunisian-national-strike-averted-deal.html TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia's government has reached an agreement with the country's leading labor union to avoid a nationwide strike over economic woes and power disputes. Government spokesman Ridha Kazdaghli told The Associated Press that the agreement was reached Tuesday after daylong negotiations. He would not give details. The deputy head of the UG... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1759354-tunisian-national-strike-averted-deal.html 2012-12-11T20:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1757688-extremists-syrian-rebels-who-seized-base.html BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian rebels including Islamic extremists took full control of a sprawling military base Tuesday after a bloody two-day battle that killed 35 soldiers, activists said. It was the latest gain by opposition forces bolstered by an al-Qaida-linked group that has provided skilled fighters but raised concerns in the West. The Sheik Suleiman milit... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:29:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1757688-extremists-syrian-rebels-who-seized-base.html 2012-12-11T19:29:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1757872-egypt-opposition-fears-violence-brotherhood.html CAIRO (AP) — They showed a military-style precision: Crowds of bearded Islamists proclaiming allegiance to Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi and chanting "God is great" as they descended on tents set up by anti-Morsi protesters outside the presidential palace, swinging clubs, firing rifles and calling for burning down the opposition. They set up a detention facility, interrog... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1757872-egypt-opposition-fears-violence-brotherhood.html 2012-12-11T18:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1758410-south-sudan-army-blamed-deaths-23-civilians.html JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan soldiers are being blamed for the deaths of up to 23 civilians in two separate regions in the world's newest country. A South Sudanese official said Tuesday that the first incident took place in Jonglei state last week. The official said soldiers rounded up civilians and fired on the group, killing 13. The official spo... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1758410-south-sudan-army-blamed-deaths-23-civilians.html 2012-12-11T16:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1758130-egypt-asks-imf-to-delay-loan-to-turmoil.html CAIRO (AP) — Egypt has asked for a one-month delay for a $4.8 billion loan it had agreed with the International Monetary Fund because of the current political turmoil gripping the country, the prime minister said Tuesday. The IMF confirmed its reception of the request in a statement, saying it stood ready to continue supporting the country and would consu... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1758130-egypt-asks-imf-to-delay-loan-to-turmoil.html 2012-12-11T15:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1757350-money-laundering-settlements-2009.html British banking giant HSBC will pay a record $1.9 billion to settle a money-laundering probe by U.S. federal and state authorities, a law enforcement official said Monday. The probe of Europe's largest bank by market value has focused on the transfer of billions of dollars on behalf of nations such as Iran, which are under international sanctions, and the transfer of money t... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 03:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1757350-money-laundering-settlements-2009.html 2012-12-11T03:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1755518-egypts-military-takes-security-ahead-vote.html CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's military assumed responsibility Monday for protecting state institutions and maintaining security ahead of a Dec. 15 constitutional referendum, as the country braced for another round of mass demonstrations by the supporters of the country's Islamist president and the liberal opposition over the disputed charter. The referendum on a c... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1755518-egypts-military-takes-security-ahead-vote.html 2012-12-10T20:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1756860-egypts-president-behaves-predecessors.html CAIRO (AP) — The freshly scrawled graffiti depicting Mohammed Morsi as a pharaonic Saddam Hussein tells the tale of high hopes dashed with record speed: Barely six months after becoming Egypt's first democratically elected president, the Islamist is widely accused of abandoning pledges of inclusive government for doctrinaire and authoritarian ways. Some s... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1756860-egypts-president-behaves-predecessors.html 2012-12-10T20:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1755014-illness-forces-clinton-to-delay-trip-to-morocco.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A stomach virus is forcing Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to delay an overseas trip that will focus on providing more support for the Syrian opposition. The State Department said Sunday that Clinton's illness has forced her to move her flight to Morocco from Monday to Tuesday. The Obama administration is expected to recognize ... Sun, 09 Dec 2012 23:54:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1755014-illness-forces-clinton-to-delay-trip-to-morocco.html 2012-12-09T23:54:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1753974-egypt-opposition-urges-protests.html CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's opposition said Sunday it will keep up protests against a referendum on a disputed draft constitution but stopped short of advocating either a boycott or a "no" vote less than a week before the ballot. The opposition was still pushing for Islamist President Mohammed Morsi to cancel the Dec. 15 referendum, saying they reject the proces... Sun, 09 Dec 2012 20:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1753974-egypt-opposition-urges-protests.html 2012-12-09T20:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1754662-islamist-leaning-draft-constitution-divides-egypt.html CAIRO (AP) — President Mohammed Morsi is unlikely to worry if Egypt's Islamist-leaning draft constitution passes by only a small margin in a Dec. 15 referendum, since he and his backers tout his 51 percent election victory in June as a "popular mandate" that is beyond any challenge. Still, an idea taking root among many secular Egyptians is that a constit... Sun, 09 Dec 2012 20:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1754662-islamist-leaning-draft-constitution-divides-egypt.html 2012-12-09T20:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1752616-egypt-panel-recommends-referendum-held-time.html CAIRO (AP) — A national dialogue committee said a referendum on a disputed draft constitution will be held on schedule, but President Mohammed Morsi has agreed to rescind the near-absolute power he had granted himself. The statement came after a meeting that was boycotted by the main opposition leaders who are calling for the Dec. 15 vote to be canceled. ... Sun, 09 Dec 2012 00:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1752616-egypt-panel-recommends-referendum-held-time.html 2012-12-09T00:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1753440-egypts-military-returns-to-political-fray.html CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's powerful military, sidelined last summer by the newly elected Islamist president, edged back Saturday into a political fray boiling over with tensions between secular forces and a government determined to pass a constitution enshrining a central role for religion. A military statement warning of "disastrous" consequences should the st... Sat, 08 Dec 2012 22:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1753440-egypts-military-returns-to-political-fray.html 2012-12-08T22:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1753230-sudanese-teens-center-recruiting-controversy.html BATAVIA, Ill. (AP) — Four young men from war-ravaged Sudan tower above their teachers and fellow students on the pastoral grounds of a century-old school in suburban Chicago. Eighteen months after arriving — and just as they are beginning to feel at home — these athletes find themselves at center court in a controversy over high school sports recruiting a... Sat, 08 Dec 2012 20:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1753230-sudanese-teens-center-recruiting-controversy.html 2012-12-08T20:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1752570-gazans-rally-with-exiled-hamas-chief.html GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The leader of the Islamic militant group Hamas vowed to continue fighting Israel Saturday, as hundreds of thousands of flag-waving Gazans turned out to celebrate the organization's 25th anniversary. Khaled Mashaal's visit to the Palestinian territory — a first in his lifetime of exile — underscores Hamas' rising clout and regi... Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1752570-gazans-rally-with-exiled-hamas-chief.html 2012-12-08T14:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1752610-bollywood-wows-morocco-dreams-america.html MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — For once, the storytellers, snake charmers and food stalls were gone from Marrakech's main square and in their place pulsed a crowd of thousands of people waiting to see a legend of Indian cinema who has attained superstar status here in Morocco. "Shahrukh Khan! Shakrukh Khan!" the young men and women chanted in the chill night a... Sat, 08 Dec 2012 11:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1752610-bollywood-wows-morocco-dreams-america.html 2012-12-08T11:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1750536-egypt-delays-early-voting-constitution.html CAIRO (AP) — Egypt postponed early voting on a contentious draft constitution, and aides to President Mohammed Morsi floated the possibility of canceling the whole referendum in the first signs Friday that the Islamic leader is finally yielding to days of protests and deadly street clashes. Tens of thousands marched on the presidential palace after pushin... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1750536-egypt-delays-early-voting-constitution.html 2012-12-07T22:37:00Z