The vanishing bomb
WARSAW: The agreement by the American and Russian presidents to renew strategic arms reductions has revived hope for the global abolition of nuclear arms. The urgency can hardly be exaggerated:…
Reaffirming Europe
ROME/STOCKHOLM: The ongoing global economic crisis is shaking beliefs and approaches that have long been enshrined in European policies. Indeed, the crisis is calling into question the very foundations of…
The limits of Bonapartism
PARIS: After four decades, France has returned to NATO's unified military command. At a stroke, President Nicolas Sarkozy overturned one of the pillars of French policy - and of the…
The fierce urgency of peace
WASHINGTON: Pressure on President Obama to recast the failed American approach to Israel-Palestine is building from former senior officials whose counsel he respects.Following up on a letter dated 6 November…
Investigations begin in attack on Bahai villagers
CAIRO: The Prosecutor General's office has begun investigations into attacks on five Bahai families in Sohag,"Seven of the victims began giving depositions on Saturday and this process should be concluded…
Some university students protest as others play ping-pong
CAIRO: Around 150 students demonstrated Monday in Cairo and Ain Shams universities, while other students spent the day playing music, football and table tennis. But while the Cairo University demonstration…
Security stifles April 6 Nubian demonstration
CAIRO: As part of the April 6 day of strikes, security forces managed to nip in the bud a demonstration by Nubians opposite the Ministry of Information.Turnout was extremely low,…
U-20 World Cup 2009 draw
LUXOR: The draw for the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2009 was held Sunday in the Egyptian city of Luxor.Six groups will play in the Egyptian cities of Cairo, Alexandria, Ismailia,…
Low turnout on 'day of anger' protests
CAIRO: The day of anger announced by the April 6 Youth Movement drew very few protestors in Downtown Cairo. State security investigations prevented a demonstration scheduled to be held outside…
Graphic novel author and publisher's trial adjourned
CAIRO: The trial of a graphic novel author and publisher has again been adjourned until April 18 2009.Magdy L. Shafee and Mohamed El-Sharqawy are being charged under article 178 of…