Angela Bismarck Thatcher
BERLIN: The European Union's recent summit has brought about a typically European compromise on the Greek financial crisis, one that avoids the term "solution and hides behind the idea of…
Without national reconciliation, Iraqi democracy is a mirage
Since the Iraqi elections on March 7, a number of columnists have said that the war-ravaged country has been transformed into a beacon of democracy in the Middle East.Once it…
Prosecution releases Al Masry Al Youm editor in Al-Wafd scuffle investigation
CAIRO: Prosecutor General Mohamed Ghorab of the South Cairo Prosecution Office released editor in chief of Al-Masry Al-Youm Magdy El-Gallad on Sunday on professional grounds warranted by his press license.…
AMIDEAST named exclusive provider of ETS language testing solutions in Egypt
CAIRO: "It's a fact of life, whether we like it nor not; we are in a global economy and people now - even if they live in Egypt or the…
Egypt suspends Saudi Airlines' Madina-Cairo flights
CAIRO: Egypt's Ministry of Civil Aviation halted all Saudi Airlines flights from Madina to Cairo in response to a decision by Saudi authorities to stop EgyptAir's flights to Madina, state…
Security arrests boat owner, accomplice in trafficking illegal immigrants
CAIRO: Egyptian security forces arrested a boat owner and his accomplice allegedly responsible for two boats full of illegal immigrants that capsized last week off Egypt's coast. The two are…
Women judges stir up old debate in Egypt
CAIRO: When women tried to join the bench on Egypt's top administrative court, the uproar from its judges was fierce. Women are too emotional, they insisted - and who will…
Leaked video uncovers cruelty of civilian killing in Iraq war
CAIRO: A 2007 video showing US military helicopters attacking and killing unarmed civilians, including two journalists, was published Monday by Wikileaks, a website disclosing leaked official documents.At a press conference…
Muslim Brotherhood leaders due for release on bail today
CAIRO: Sixteen Muslim Brotherhood (MB) detainees are expected to be released today after they posted bail Tuesday at the State Security Prosecution office after a court ruled they should no…
