Mum fails to keep abreast of traffic laws

Egyptian authorities have detained a swan that a citizen suspected of being a spy.

The top leadership body of Egypt’s ruling party resigned today, including the president’s son, but the regime appeared to be digging in its heels.

The top leadership body of Egypt’s ruling party, including the president’s son Gamal Mubarak, resigned today, state TV reported.

A suicide attacker drove an explosive-laden car into traffic at a busy bus station in north-western Pakistan today, unleashing a blast that killed nine people and wounded 35 others, officials said.