Islamism in the Sahel: little known, but longstanding
In a Sept. 11, 2006 video, Ayman al-Zawahiri declared that, "Osama bin Laden has told me to announce to the Muslims that the GSPC (the Algerian-based Salafist Group for Preaching…
Can the Democrats avoid an economic crack-up?
Now that the Democrats have taken control of the United States Congress, President George W. Bush has decided it's time for fiscal discipline and a balanced budget. That's shameless, even…
Oil won't last; invest in Arab education
Many of the Arab nations have been blessed historically with oil and natural gas, which became the dominant engines of economic change in the last century. That is the good…
"The Cause 2007" heralds the comeback of stage documentary
With tonight's debut of "Al Qadiya 2007 (The Cause 2007) at the Opera House's Al Hanager Art Center the stage documentary genre comes back strong to Cairo's theater scene.Written by…
Government to add 1,000 megawatts to national electricity grid in 2007
2007-12 plan calls for LE 46 billion in investmentsCAIRO: Four power stations with an estimated output of 1,000 megawatts will join the national electricity grid by the end of 2007,…
Twelve parties rejected by the Supreme Administrative court
CAIRO: The Supreme Administrative court upheld on Jan. 6 a ruling issued by the political parties committee rejecting the applications of 12 groups for official recognition and status. They said…
Egypt, France agree on resolution of Lebanon crisis
CAIRO: The French foreign minister called on Lebanese political factions to end their confrontation ahead of an international donors conference, saying during his brief Mideast visit Saturday that stability was…
Misr Insurance wins $332 mln oil deal
Cairo: State-owned Misr Insurance Company has won a bid offered by a consortium of four oil companies for underwriting a new $332 million project.Ahmad Morsi, oil and engineering insurance officer…
Prince of Egypt endures for 47 years
HANCOCK, Michigan: Robert Nuranen handed the local librarian a book he d checked out for a ninth-grade assignment - along with a check for 47 years worth of late fees.Nuranen…
