Thousands to rally in Jerusalem at end of pro-Shalit march
JERUSALEM: Thousands of people were expected to rally in Jerusalem on Thursday after a 12-day march of solidarity with Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier held for more than four years…
I’m going to Belgium: Meteb
CAIRO: Egypt striker Emad Meteb says he is heading to Belgium to complete a move to Standard Liege, implying that an extension with Ahly is almost impossible. Meteb, who is…
Blogging: Calumny or just freedom of speech? It’s your choice
Calumny is not a term commonly used nowadays but certainly one that has surfaced as a common intention of free speech: in that the common use of the ability to…
Opposition forces discuss boycotting parliamentary elections
CAIRO: As the Egyptian parliamentary elections draw nearer, the banned Muslim Brotherhood (MB) is considering boycotting the upcoming electoral race for seats in the People’s Assembly (PA). In a statement…
How effective are human rights organizations in Egypt (Part 1)
CAIRO: Over the past two decades, the Egyptian political playground has experienced various political and social forces that helped create a platform for people to express their opinions freely…
IMF chief economist: fiscal spending must be sustainable
HONG KONG: The global economy is unlikely to slip back into recession over the next few years, although such a scenario is not impossible, the International Monetary Fund's chief economist…
Trial of policemen implicated in Khaled Saeid’s death to start July 27
By Ingy Hassieb and Sarah Carr CAIRO: The trial of two policemen on charges relating to the death of Khaled Saeid will begin on July 27, 2010, a lawyer representing Saied’s…
Egypt unveils discovery of 4,300-year-old tombs
SAQQARA: Egyptian archaeologists on Thursday unveiled a newly-unearthed double tomb with vivid wall paintings in the ancient necropolis of Saqqara near Cairo, saying it could be the start for uncovering…
Egypt 364-day T-bills average yield down at 10.836 pct
CAIRO: The average yield on Egyptian 364-day treasury bills dipped to 10.836 percent at an auction on Thursday from 10.932 percent at the last auction on June 17. The central…
15 Bedouin detainees ‘from the cities’ get release orders
CAIRO: Fifteen Bedouin detainees were given release orders on Thursday and at press time were waiting to be discharged at the state security office in Al-Arish. Those released belong to…