US officer praises Egypt military’s conduct
TEL AVIV: The United States' top military officer voiced admiration on Monday for the way Egypt's army had peacefully handled the shift of power in the country. "I think they…
Arab summit in Baghdad on March 29
CAIRO: Arab heads of state will hold their annual summit in Baghdad on March 29, Iraq's ambassador to the Arab League told reporters on Monday. "The Arab League summit will…
Arab FMs to meet in Cairo on March 3
CAIRO: Arab foreign ministers will hold talks in Cairo on March 3, the Arab League said on Monday, as protests demanding political freedom and economic reform spread across the region.…
Google executive kissed soldiers on release
By AFP WASHINGTON: Released after 12 days in custody, Egyptian cyber activist Wael Ghonim kissed the soldiers who had kept him blindfolded and given him the occasional beating. "I removed…
The youth wanted immediate change, Ezz tells Al-Arabiya
CAIRO: In an interview with Al-Arabiya Channel, former head of the steering committee of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and steel tycoon Ahmed Ezz said that he holds himself…
Coptic activists announce 11 demands for constitutional amendments
By Essam Fadl CAIRO: A group of Coptic activists issued a statement last week listing 11 amendments they demand take place in the constitutional. Activists are waiting for the resumption…
Egypt’s shamed state media squirms in new era
By Rana Moussaoui / AFP CAIRO: Journalists from Egypt's state media, until last week the staid propaganda arm of a hated regime, are battling to overcome conservative management and win…
RIM says state security demands are normal
By Matt Cowan/Reuters BARCELONA: BlackBerry maker Research in Motion is not alone in facing demands from governments for access to its data services, and it is just a normal part…
ISO event, business forum postponed
LONDON: An International Sugar Organization (ISO) conference set to take place in Aswan between March 5-8 has been postponed due to political upheaval in Egypt, Reuters reported. "Please save the…
GB Auto to buy treasury shares: bourse
CAIRO: GB Auto, Egypt's biggest listed automobile assembler, will buy back treasury shares between Feb. 13 and March 13, the stock exchange said on Monday. The firm plans to purchase…