Sluggish justice emboldens despots
In the past, ousted tyrants would expect to spend the rest of their waning years in comfortable exile, oblivious to the insidious reach of international law, tribunals and justice. Living…
The role of public opinion in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict
The importance of public opinion stems from the fact that in democratic regimes it can play a determining role in the shift of power between the different political forces. Political…
Sparrows, anyone?
CAIRO: This may sound shocking to some and gastronomically challenging to others, but for some Egyptians, those small grey sparrows that nestle in ventilation pipes and populate the few trees…
Galal Amin reconsiders his choices in an honest reflection on life
CAIRO: Economist Galal Amin's autobiography was lauded for its piercing honesty. But this doesn't mean there was no criticism. There was. Ironically a large portion of it was directed at…
Trial date set for refugee gang murder, lawyers insist wrong men are charged
CAIRO: More than four months after the annual World Refugee Day at the American University in Cairo was disrupted by gang violence that left one man dead outside the university…
Report on Israel boycott debate leaves AUC staff bewildered
CAIRO: The question of whether universities have an ethical duty to boycott Israeli universities and traveling scholars caused a furor in Britain a couple of years ago. According to an…
Zidane to visit Egypt for charity campaign
CAIRO: France legend Zinedine Zidane is set to visit Egypt on Oct. 31 as he takes part in a worldwide campaign to support handicapped and homeless children. The three-day event…
Al-Badri eyeing victory in Tunisia
CAIRO: Al Ahly assistant coach Hossam Al-Badri insisted that his side will be looking for a win rather than a draw when they visit Tunisia s Etoile Sahel in the…
Civil servants protest over low wages
CAIRO: At least 2,000 civil servants demonstrated in Cairo on Sunday to demand increased wages, a security source said, in the latest protest by public sector employees to challenge the…
