The next American leader
The American presidential race commands attention around the world. The fact that the final three contenders included a woman, an African-American, and an older man who often challenged his own…
The moral vulnerability of markets
Today, there seems to be no coherent alternative to capitalism, yet anti-market feelings are alive and well, expressed for example in the moralistic backlash against globalization. Because no social system…
For Copts, it is a matter of choice
Over the past few weeks the Higher Civil Court surprised Egypt's Copts twice. The first surprise was in the court ruling obliging the Ministry of Interior to change the official…
University launches viral hepatitis awareness campaign
CAIRO: The National Committee for the Control and Prevention of viral hepatitis launched Thursday the "University Awareness Campaign, which aims at preventing related diseases rather than finding a cure or…
Government subsidizes more bread categories
CAIRO: The Ministry of Social Solidarity announced that it will be subsidizing better-quality bread in an effort to reduce demand on the 5-piaster loaf. The better quality bread, usually sold…
Muslim leaders open summit amid new tensions
DAKAR: Leaders from the world's biggest Muslim forum started a summit in Senegal Thursday that was overshadowed by conflicts and new tensions that have stricken member nations. The 11th Organization…
MB clears misconceptions surrounding its agenda
CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood never opposed the participation of women or Coptic candidates in elections, MB Secretary General Mahmoud Ezzat said, dispelling misconceptions about the group's stance vis-à-vis both categories.…
INTERVIEW: Zidan vows to lead Egypt to the 2010 World Cup
CAIRO: Ever since he was a child, he was determined to follow his dream, to become a player in the national soccer team and to guide Egypt to victory on…
Italy's Farina to officiate Cairo derby
CAIRO: Italy s most respected referee Stefano Farina is set to officiate today's Cairo derby between Al Ahy and Zamalek, the Egyptian Football Association said.Farina, 45, refereed several high-profile encounters…