Exorcising Musharraf's ghost
CAMBRIDGE: Following its recent free elections, Pakistan is rebounding politically. But the euphoria that came with the end of the Musharraf era is wearing off, as the new government faces…
In focus: Is the Brotherhood a democratic organization?
The method by which the Muslim Brotherhood Guidance Office elections were held some weeks ago has raised many questions about the mechanisms for running the internal affairs of the group…
Re-painting the face of British Islam
CAIRO: On July 7, 2005, four British Muslims blew themselves up on the London public transport system. Fifty-two commuters, Muslims included, were tragically killed. Two years later, and the fundamental…
Factory workers protest 15-month salary delay
CAIRO: Some 100 workers from the Strow Misr company and their children gathered on Sunday in Dokki, Cairo, protesting the failure of the company's management to pay them for over…
Supreme Constitutional Court to examine re-conversion cases
CAIRO: Citizens who wish to change their religious affiliation in official documents must file a memorandum outlining their motives within 30 days, the Supreme Constitutional Court decided following a hearing…
Ahly table LE 8 mln in Hani Saied bid
CAIRO: Ahly made a new offer for Ismaili to sign Hani Saied for LE 8 million, a source inside the club said on Monday. We sent Ismaili an LE 8…