SOFA negotiations complicated by internal politics
In the next few months, Iraqi leaders may have to make tough historic decisions that will not only affect the future of Iraq for many years to come but may…
Preparing for peace in Pakistan
Criticism has been leveled against the Pakistani government s efforts to hold talks with militant groups. While concerns about the Taliban regrouping remain valid, it is in America s long-term…
Has the President's role changed?
Egyptians believe that the head of state holds the reins and takes control of everything in the country. This belief is popular among the political and cultural elite, or the…
ILO aims at bettering employer-employee relations
CAIRO: The International Labor Organization (ILO) launched a three-year project yesterday aimed at encouraging a culture of employer-employee dialogue in Egypt's workplace. An ILO press statement explains that the project…
Nazla residents shocked by 'unneighborly' attack
FAYOUM: A relative calm fell over Al-Nazla in the early hours of Saturday when residents of the Fayoum village learned that Dalia Mohamed and her son had reappeared.Clashes erupted Friday…
Yale interns get crash course in Egyptian issues
CAIRO: Seven students from America's Ivy League Yale University came to Egypt to intern at several governmental bodies this summer, providing them with something of a crash course in the…
Culture Minister draws fire over Israel remarks
CAIRO: Dozens of Egyptian writers on Sunday condemned Culture Minister Farouk Hosni, a candidate to head UNESCO, for saying in an Israeli newspaper interview that he was prepared to visit…
Zaki's Wigan deal is close to completion – reports
CAIRO: Zamalek striker Amr Zaki is on the verge of completing a loan-deal to Wigan Athletic, claimed the Wigan-based newspaper Wigan Today.The report said, the deal to bring in Amr…
Meteb's brace lifts Egypt past Malawi
CAIRO: Emad Meteb scored twice to break his dry spell and lead Egypt to a 2-0 home victory over Malawi in the World Cup qualifiers on Sunday.The Ahly frontman, whose…