Egypt for Egyptians
By Tamer Bahgat Friday, with the brief words of the laconic former vice president, our Republic has been freed from its bondage and returned to its rightful owners, for the people…
To the People of Egypt
By Michael Rogers I have been watching the demonstrations in Egypt with hopeful concern for the past few weeks. I am praying that the people of Egypt can achieve their dreams…
ETUF to schedule a meeting with PM, sector protests continue
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: As labor strikes continued, the Egyptian Trade Unions Federation (ETUF) said Sunday that it will schedule a meeting with Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq to discuss labor problems…
The day Egypt became one
By Joseph Fahim Throughout his entire career, great Japanese novelist Shusaku Endo (1923-1996) relentlessly explored the stigma of being both Japanese and Christian. The two concepts, according to Endo, are not…
Israel and new Egyptian leadership make contact
By Jeffrey Heller /Reuters JERUSALEM: Israel and Egypt's new military rulers have made initial contact and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday welcomed their pledge to stand by Cairo's peace treaty…
Egyptians take down unwanted Mubarak portraits
By Tom Perry /Reuters CAIRO: Egyptians are removing portraits of ousted President Hosni Mubarak which have hung in public and private institutions throughout his three decades in power. The 82-year-old's picture…
What after Egypt’s youth revolution?
By Heba Handoussa Can one be optimistic in these momentous times and forecast a new golden future for Egypt? The energy and commitment evident in the streets and in Tahrir Square…
Shafiq says cabinet’s priority is to restore order, boost the economy
CAIRO: Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq said in the first press conference after President Mubarak’s ouster on Sunday that cabinet is functioning as usual and reporting to the Supreme Council…
Police protest for rights, Minister of Interior answers demands
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: Police officers protested in Cairo on Sunday asking for better working conditions, a day after officers marched in Ismailia in solidarity with the revolution, insisting they had…
Prosecutor imposes travel ban on 43 officials, freezes their accounts
By Marwa Al-A'asar CAIRO: Prosecutor General Abdel-Meguid Mahmoud issued travels bans against 43 current and former ministers, press reports said Sunday. Mahmoud also ordered Saturday that their bank accounts in Egypt…