Egyptians wish President Mubarak a very happy birthday
CAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak's 80th birthday was marked by an assortment of "statements Sunday with Egyptians around the country "celebrating in their own way; whether with headlines like "Why we…
Small turnout at Lawyers' Syndicate's May 4 protest
CAIRO: Protestors gathered outside the Lawyers' Syndicate yesterday and called for an end to the rule of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, on his 80th birthday.Around 40 people took part in…
Israel must cooperate, says Aboul Gheit
CAIRO: Israel must cooperate in this "critical phase to achieve the goal of a peace treaty by the end of the year, Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit said Friday.Aboul Gheit…
Imported steel rebars to challenge domestic prices
CAIRO: As domestic steel prices continue to rise, Egypt's General Federation of Cooperatives revealed Sunday plans to import steel rebars at prices lower than those of domestic market."Our Construction and…
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Sawiris denies interest in Roma takeoverBusinessman Naguib Sawiris has denied that he is interested in buying Serie A club Roma.Media reports had suggested that Sawiris might be involved in bid…
Lebanese singer performs in Bahrain despite Islamist opposition
MANAMA: Lebanese singer Haifa Wehbe, known for her sexy looks and revealing outfits, went ahead with a performance in Bahrain despite an attempt by the Islamist-dominated parliament to stop the…
A KHAWAGA'S TALE:The Doughnut effect
Downtown Cairo is set to see a sizeable increase in the doughnut effect in 2009 as three notable institutions are allegedly closing their doors for renovation or deserting the Central…
What is a vote worth in Iran?
Real change can result from elections in Iran as long as there is a home grown democratic heart beating within the theocratic Republic. But for how long will that be…
