Egypt should block funds to Gaddafi: Libya rebels
CAIRO: Libya's rebel national council has asked Egypt to stop Libyans based there from trying to destabilize rebel-held eastern Libya and funding Muammar Gaddafi's government, the head of the council…
Egypt revolution hero to leave Google, set up NGO
WASHINGTON: Wael Ghonim, the Google executive who became the hero of the Egyptian revolution, said Sunday he planned to take an extended break from the internet giant to set up…
Popular committees for protecting the revolution make Tahrir debut
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: Tens of protesters gathered in Tahrir Square Friday to witness the first meeting of the popular committees for protecting the revolution, demanding the disbanding of local councils,…
Arab unrest should spur Israel on peace: Turkey’s Gul
BEIRUT: Turkish President Abdullah Gul urged Israel to make peace with the Palestinians as a strategic response to a wave of popular uprisings in the Arab world and to long-term…
When the going gets tough, the tough break down
By Rania Al Malky CAIRO: I don’t mean to gloat, but Friday’s front-page lead headline of the state-owned Al-Ahram newspaper, formerly an unashamed regime mouthpiece, triggered a combination of head-shaking indignation…
Border post a playground for Libya’s child refugees
By Dominique Soguel / AFP SALUM: The classic chaos of a nursery school has taken over the Salum border post on the Egypt-Libya frontier, where around 60 children are stuck as…
Thousands in Qena reiterate demands to sack governor
CAIRO: Tens of thousands of protesters gathered following Friday prayers in Qena’s main square in front of the governorate’s headquarters, reiterating demands to sack Governor Emad Shehata Mikhael. Protesters called…
Egypt Islamists demand cleric freed in rare protest
CAIRO: Hundreds of supporters of a radical Muslim Egyptian cleric called on the United States to release him in a rare public demonstration by Islamists who have become more vocal…
Suez residents hold popular trial for ex-governor
By Marwa Al-A'asar CAIRO: About 5,000 residents of Suez governorate held a popular trial Friday afternoon for former governor Mohamed Seif Eddin Galal, according to activist Abel-Aziz Kamel. Residents of…
Euro hits 16-month high above $1.46
LONDON: The euro jumped above $1.46 on Thursday for the first time in 16 months before falling back slightly as investors take on board growing concerns about the US debt…