US uncertain about Egypt’s future, analysts say
CAIRO: After Washington called for foreign monitors in Egypt’s parliamentary elections, analysts say this new tone partly reflects US uncertainty about Egypt's future. The country will vote for a president…
China vice-president hails increased investment in Africa
PRETORIA: Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping on Thursday called on the international community to recognize the benefits of continued Chinese investment in Africa, during a speech in South Africa's…
World Bank disbursed $80.6 bln to deal with crisis: report
CAIRO: The World Bank Group disbursed a total of $80.6 billion during fiscal years 2009 and 2010 in response to the global economic crisis, according to a report released…
Community newspapers’ credibility in question ahead of elections
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: During election season in Egypt, local media scrambles to provide wide-ranging coverage, with most newspapers announcing special coverage programs giving more space for relevant content and constituency-centric…
No-menu menus go well with chocolate
The Blue restaurant is the first of its kind in Egypt: A “no-menu menu” restaurant that serves whatever you wish to eat, whatever strikes your fancy (pardon the delicious…
Silence speaks volumes in Russia-Iran dispute
By Dmitry Zaks / AFP BAKU: The stakes could not have been higher for the presidents of Russia and Iran as they huddled behind closed doors here to address their biggest-ever…
$60B arms deal with Saudi Arabia goes through
WASHINGTON: A $60 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia that raised eyebrows among pro-Israeli lawmakers was expected to be a done deal at midnight Friday. The Defense Department notified Congress…
Yemen intelligence agent ‘knifed near US embassy’
SANAA: Two knife-wielding men attacked and seriously wounded a Yemeni intelligence agent near the US embassy in Sanaa on Friday, witnesses and medics said. Armed with traditional jambiyas or curved…
Century after death, Tolstoy sidelined in modern Russia
A century ago, all of Russia mourned Leo Tolstoy's death at a backwater train station. But today the novelist and pacifist, who abhorred any form of government, is more…
Power ship to supply electricity-starved Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The world's largest ship-based power plant will begin supplying Pakistan with electricity next month to try to mitigate the country's crippling shortages, a company official said Friday. The new…
