Getting Pakistan out of the grip of extremism
RAWALPINDI: With backing from the United States, the Pakistani government started military operations to chase out terrorists following 9/11, thereby increasing civilian resentment first against their own government, and subsequently…
The green pseudo-revolution
COPENHAGEN: With a worldwide recession advancing, strong action on global warming has been thrown into jeopardy. This matters, because in little more than a year, the world will sit down…
Editorial: A little introspection can go a long way
LONDON: The great thing about globalization is that it forces us to get to know each other. On this hyper-connected information superhighway you discover that someone you've been MSN chatting…
Egyptian students get skoool-ed
CAIRO: Students in Egypt can now enjoy digital online learning with the launch of the award-winning skoool.com.eg, a multimedia website with multi-device learning solutions.The launch of skoool.com in Egypt is…
Egypt first lady plays down women harassment reports
CAIRO: Egyptian first lady Suzanne Mubarak has played down allegations of rampant sexual harassment in her country, accusing the media, and implicitly Islamist militants, of exaggerating the reports. Egyptian men…
Mahalla trial verdict expected on Dec. 15
TANTA: The trial of 49 individuals on charges allegedly committed in Mahalla during the events of April 6 and 7 concluded Thursday with defense pleadings.The Tanta Emergency State Security Court…
COMMENTARY: A change has come
CAIRO: As I watched Barack Obama delivering his victory speech after winning the 44th Presidency of the United States of America, I did not only see a hip and charismatic…
Teachers' law 'hot' topic in Parliament, says MP
CAIRO: One of the hottest topics that will be discussed during the 2008/9 Parliamentary round is the new teachers law as well as the controversial pay-scheme linking raises with assessment…
Biofuels should be on Egypt's agenda, say scientists
CAIRO: When Rudolf Diesel first invented the diesel engine, he used peanut oil to operate it, which was an unpopular choice at the time. While the world has since switched…
Bedouins to hold conference demanding justice
CAIRO: The Bedouins in Sinai plan to arrange a conference on Monday to demand justice from authorities for the victims of recent violent clashes between tribes and security forces near…
