GASC seeks wheat, includes Russia
CAIRO: Egypt's main state wheat buyer set a tender to buy wheat from global suppliers on Wednesday, including Russia in the mix for the first time since Moscow's return to…
Arab spring or summer of discontent?
By John Defterios Protests have rekindled in Cairo’s Tahrir Square on a grand scale. Hundreds were injured and expressed their frustration at what they see at the snail’s pace of change…
Protesters angered by SCAF statement, liken it to Mubarak days
By Heba Fahmy and Brett Borkan CAIRO: Protesters across Cairo erupted in anger following statements Tuesday morning by Egypt’s ruling military council, describing its tone as aggressive, confrontational, and reminiscent of…
France calls for UN meet on Syria embassy attacks
PARIS: France called for a UN Security Council meeting on Syria on Tuesday, seeking a UN condemnation of attacks this week on US and French embassies in Damascus. Washington has…
Moroccan rights group says referendum was rigged
RABAT: A human rights group on Tuesday said Moroccan authorities violated their obligation of impartiality by using religion and the media to promote a "yes" vote in the recent constitutional…
‘Boycott ban’ stirs controversy in Israel
JERUSALEM: Despite a firestorm of criticism and the advice of the parliament's legal adviser, Israeli lawmakers have passed a bill effectively outlawing calls to boycott settlements in the West Bank.…
Libyan rebels plot fresh Nafusa advance
GUALISH: Libyan rebels in the Nafusa Mountains are preparing another step in their advance toward Tripoli, but after capturing a string of hamlets they face the tough task of taking…
ElBaradei: We need to form a government of national salvation
By Nadia El Dakroury CAIRO: In a statement Tuesday by the National Association for Change and the Campaign to Support Mohamed ElBaradei, the former IAEA chief said that “the priority for…
Victims can join probe into ex-Lebanese PM’s murder
THE HAGUE: People harmed in the attack that killed former Lebanese prime minister Rafic Hariri can join the legal proceedings, the tribunal investigating the 2005 killing said Tuesday. "Individuals who…
Egypt sees construction activity picking up
CAIRO: Construction activity in Egypt rose this month, after a significant drop due to instability following the political events that began unfolding in late January. While Al-Borsa newspaper reported that…