Editorial: Egypt's new anthem: We told you so
The Duweiqa rockslide disaster Egyptians woke up to exactly one week ago was no natural catastrophe as many of us might have thought in the beginning. A 70-ton boulder collapses…
North Africa well on its way to meeting MDGs
CAIRO: Halfway through the time set for meeting its Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the United Nations released a report discussing the progress made thus far in Africa and Western Asia,…
Living on the edge, waiting for more than promises
CAIRO: In the dusty street outside her home, just above the newest disaster area in Moqattam, Ola waves a yellowed, tattered housing permit. The permit, over 20 years old, allows…
Bin Laden's son promotes peace at 9/11 iftar
CAIRO: At the end of a sandy track in the shadow of some of Egypt s lesser-known pyramids, Osama bin Laden s son Omar broke the Ramadan fast on the…
April 6 trial adjourned till Oct. 11
TANTA: The Tanta emergency state security court adjourned Thursday the trial of 49 people from Mahalla accused of committing crimes during a demonstration earlier this year.The next hearing is scheduled…
Heated Duweiqa discussions mark special PA session
CAIRO: A special parliamentary session Thursday discussing the Duweiqa rockslide witnessed a heated debate between MPs and cabinet ministers.The session was attended by the People's Assembly's (PA) housing committee and…
1973 War veterans complain of lost right, lack of appreciation
CAIRO: When Abdel Salam Hassan took a cab in late August, little did he know that he shares a common history with the driver, Haj Mahmoud. Both have fought the…
Saudi: OK to kill owners of 'immoral' TV networks
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia s top Islamic judiciary official has issued a religious decree saying it is permissible to kill the owners of satellite TV networks that broadcast what he called…
Sports Talk: Cheating for a cause
It's being said by some people in some parts that Ahly might be willing to let Zamalek win their African Champions League match in the hopes that Zamalek might in…
