Israel approves more Egyptian troops in Sinai
JERUSALEM: Israel has agreed to a second limited deployment of Egyptian troops to secure the demilitarized north Sinai, where suspected sabotage has disrupted gas supply from Egypt, an official said…
Hundreds still missing after Egypt protests, says rights lawyer
By Khaled Soubeih /AFP CAIRO: Hundreds of people went missing in Egypt during protests that toppled president Hosni Mubarak, a leading human rights group said on Tuesday, alleging that some…
At least 60 Egyptian migrants intercepted in Sicily
ROME: At least 60 Egyptian migrants were intercepted Tuesday on the Italian island of Sicily, the ANSA news agency reported, as the country deals with a wave of migrants from…
Workers in Egypt’s largest factory strike, says organizer
By AFP CAIRO: Workers in Egypt's largest factory relaunched a strike for higher wages and better conditions Wednesday, despite the country's new military rulers warning that more strikes would be…
Memories of Tahrir
By Heba El-Sherif Throughout 18 days, Tahrir Square in central Cairo gradually became a city on its own. Protesters camped there lived in tents side by side, eliminating religious and…
The Arab world’s triple crisis
By Nafeez Mosaddeq Ahmed LONDON: Economic want and inequality, as much as political repression, incited the Egyptian and Tunisian revolutions. It is, of course, to be hoped that new governments…
The Egyptian uprising, the lesson for Israel
By Alon Ben-Meir While much is unknown about the ultimate implications of the Egyptian uprising for Israel, one lesson can already be drawn: The missed opportunities to achieve peace with…
Law experts committee to amend constitution within 10 days
By Marwa Al-A'asar CAIRO: A committee formed of a number of counselors, law professors and one lawyer will start meetings Wednesday to amend Egypt’s suspended constitution. The committee, led by…
Egyptians, rejoice: The giants are trembling
By Samir Farid The revolution of the Egyptian people, which began on January 25 and will not end until the entire system is overhauled from top to bottom, has shaken…
Three steps toward freedom in Egypt
By Jennifer Bremer Egypt has started down the road to truly momentous reform, but reformers will find that road blocked unless three barriers are removed, and soon. First, state approval…