Egypt central bank keeps interest rates steady
CAIRO: Egypt's central bank left its key overnight interest rates on hold on Thursday, saying non-food inflation was largely subdued and global economic growth was uncertain. The decision by the…
Egypt finds 13 Gaza tunnels used by smugglers
RAFAH: Thirteen tunnels used to smuggle goods under the border between Egypt and the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip have been found in the past two days, an Egyptian security official told…
Radical cleric Hamza wins British passport appeal
LONDON: Jailed radical Muslim preacher Abu Hamza won an appeal against a government bid to strip him of his British passport on Friday after a tribunal ruled the move would…
Obama’s star fades in Muslim world
By Christopher Torchia /AP ISTANBUL: Euphoria swept the world after the election of President Barack Obama, a symbol of hope and yearning for compromise after years of war and resentment toward…
Women’s quota sparks fierce competition ahead of PA elections
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: “The quota to run as a representative of Assiut in the People’s Assembly (PA) because I’m competing against women,” Mona Al-Qurashi, member of the executive bureau of…
Egypt, World Bank sign for $820 mln energy projects
CAIRO: Egypt and the World Bank signed two new loan agreements on Thursday for two projects totaling $820 million, according to a statement from the bank. “The combined amount…
A global interfaith initiative to change the world
By Rahim Kanani CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts: More than two-thirds of the world’s population — over 4 billion people — identify with one religion or another. Imagine the motivational energy of these 4…
How to negotiate with the Taliban
By Qamar-ul Huda WASHINGTON, DC: The war against the Taliban is passing the nine-year mark and NATO forces are waning in their commitment to a never-ending counterinsurgency war. Is time ripe…
Building the India-US partnership
By Ashley Tellis WASHINGTON, DC: President Barack Obama’s first presidential visit to India offers a unique opportunity to cement a global partnership with a rapidly emerging power. Set to become the…
Calling on Robert Wexler
By Alon Ben-Meir It is time for the White House to bring on a new Mideast peace team. At various points in the past several months Special Envoy for Middle East…