The China syndrome
The late historian Barbara Tuchman was an accomplished writer, but her reputation…
Israel, Hamas say talks on prisoner swap not over
JERUSALEM: Both Israel and Gaza s Hamas rulers said Sunday that talks…
Egypt GDP growth seen 3.5-4 pct in FY 09/10
NEW YORK: Economic growth in Egypt is expected to decline to the…
Egypt Q4 unemployment falls to 8.8 percent, says MENA
CAIRO: Unemployment in Egypt fell to 8.8 percent in the fourth quarter…
The good, the bad and the ugly
American engagement with Syria has started and there are positive signs. Rogue…
Will Obama go beyond the superficial?
In his first interview with an Arab television network soon after his…
Big unknown: Cannes festival contenders
Two months before the curtain goes up on the Cannes film festival,…
Washington and Damascus: a new strategic alignment?
In his January 20 inauguration speech and in subsequent statements, US President…
Egypt index gains slightly, small caps in focus
CAIRO: Egypt s benchmark index rose slightly on Sunday in light trade…