The day after
Barring any unexpected developments, the Palestinians may have a state before the end of 2008. It will not be the best of states in the best of worlds.It will not…
Afghanistan's future depends on its people
I met Zakia in the restaurant of the United Nations compound in Kabul, partly because it was convenient and partly because there are still not that many public places for…
Decoding Egypt: Inside Tyrants' Minds
During his recent visit to South Africa, President Hosni Mubarak was asked about Egypt's stance toward the International Criminal Court's indictment against Sudanese President Omar Al-Beshir for war crimes. Mubarak…
Ayman Nour sends plea to Obama
CAIRO: Ayman Nour, the detained founder of Al-Ghad Party, sent a letter to United States presidential hopeful Barack Obama detailing his clashes with the ruling party and outlining the fine…
The Sphinx Deemed Safe as Groundwater Removal goes Underway
CAIRO: Within two months the Archeological Engineering Center at Cairo University (AEC) will pump out the underground water in the area surrounding the Sphinx in a LE 2 million project,…
Convert to Christianity takes his case to court
CAIRO: For the second time in Egypt's legal record, a convert to Christianity filed a lawsuit against the Minister of Interior, the head of the Civil Affairs Authority and the…
Al-Dostour staff questioned over Tamim article
CAIRO: Editorial staff from independent daily Al-Dostour was among those summoned for questioning by a public prosecution office in Giza Wednesday, in connection with the publishing of an article about…
Egypt wins first medal in Judo
CAIRO: Egypt won its first medal on Wednesday thanks to Hesham Mebsah who beat out Belarusian Andrei Kazusionak to win the bronze medal in the Beijing 2008 Olympics.Egypt is participating…
