In the mood for revolution
By Chitra Kalyani Springtime wafts in heady with perfume and love, but this year belies a strong hint of Jasmine. Geneina Theater, nestled in a slope at the Azhar Park, prepared…
No hospital transfer for Mubarak
CAIRO: Ousted Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak cannot be transferred to a military hospital as expected given his poor state of health, the attorney general said on Tuesday, citing the interior…
Libyan tribes call for Qaddafi to go
MISRATA: Libya's tribes issued a statement on Wednesday calling for Moamer Qaddafi to cede power, after rebels fighting to oust the strongman were said to be gaining ground. Chiefs or…
Daraa in grip of Syria troops as more deaths reported
DAMASCUS: Syrian troops tightened their grip on Daraa Wednesday as the global community raised alarm over the military assault on the restive town which according to rights activists has claimed…
UAE quiet on streets but Web reformers face heat
By Barbara Surk/ AP DUBAI: No protesters have taken to the streets calling for reforms. There's been barely a public whisper about whether the Arab uprisings could intrude on the cozy…
Jose says Abou-Trika will retire in a year or two
CAIRO: Ahly manager Manuel Jose still has faith in Mohamed Abou-Trika but believes the veteran playmaker will retire from professional football in a year or two. "Ahly have a lot…
Egypt, Tunisia growth to slow as deficits widen: IMF
CAIRO: Egypt’s economic growth for this fiscal year is expected to fall 2.5-4 percent, compared to last year’s 5.5-6 percent growth despite global financial turmoil, according to an International Monetary…
Jordan confirms Egypt gas cut after attack
AMMAN: Jordan on Wednesday confirmed that Egyptian gas supplies to the kingdom came to a stop after unknown saboteurs bombed a pipeline in Sinai. "Egypt's gas supplies have been halted…
Arrogance and authority
By Simon Johnson WASHINGTON, DC: It is increasingly common to hear prominent American and European central bankers proclaim, with respect to the crisis of 2008-2010, the following verdict: “We did well.”…
Seminar calls for nurturing democracy in children
CAIRO: The media as well as educational institutions have a major role to play in raising awareness about democracy and instilling the concept in children, Secretary General of the…