Opportunities amidst challenges in Egypt
By Ibrahim Negm As our beloved nation embarks on its difficult but necessary transition from the autocracy of the previous regime to a democratic future embodying the aspirations and desires of…
Editorial: Egypt’s constitutional dilemma
By Rania Al Malky In a week that began with the dramatic storming of State Security Investigations premises to stop the criminal burning and shredding of documents; was highlighted by violent,…
Rights groups accuse military police of torturing, detaining activists
By Marwa Al-A'asar CAIRO: A number of human rights groups accused the military police of torturing as well as arbitrarily detaining protesters and activists over the past two weeks. Over…
Libyan rebels battle to win back oil town from Qaddafi
AJDABIYA: Hard-pressed Libyan rebels rushed reinforcements to the oil town of Ras Lanuf on Friday to counter a major offensive by Moammar Qaddafi's troops that had driven them back. Fighting…
Egypt central bank plans weekly repos to curb rates
CAIRO: The Central Bank of Egypt said on Thursday it would launch weekly repurchase agreements in the money market to keep short-term interest rates under control after the political and…
Thousands in Tahrir call for national unity
CAIRO: Thousands of protesters flocked to Tahrir Square on Friday calling for national unity and reiterating demands for reform. However, the square was not closed off to traffic for the…
Former interior ministry officials arrested over shooting of protesters
CAIRO: Egypt’s public prosecution ordered the arrest of four former Ministry of Interior officials for allegedly giving orders to open fire on peaceful protesters on Jan. 28. The officials include…
Buttered Up: Revolution koshari – because I can
Hello, I am trying to be an Egyptian revolutionary from abroad. I am aggravated at the fear of changing Egyptian dishes from their agreed upon state. We're all watching as…
The many faces of Anne Consigny: Part 1
She’s the patient secretary aiding the paralyzed editor of Vogue to write his memoir in Julian Schnabel’s “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly;” the conflicted, self-absorbed daughter of Catherine Deneuve…
North Africa turmoil shines rosy light on rest of continent
JOHANNESBURG: Political turmoil sweeping through North Africa is likely to mean more investment scrutiny for countries across the continent, although many south of the Sahara are likely to pass the…