Ignoring the Storm
The most recent G7 finance ministers' meeting in October was an utter failure. The only thing that they agreed on was to admonish China to revalue its currency. The yuan's…
Still a democracy?
TEL AVIV: The government of Israel, with all due respect, does not represent the Jewish people but rather the citizens of the State of Israel who elected it. Israel is…
Once again, a Middle East stage(d) production
When Middle East nations meet with members of the United Nations Security Council to stage a theatrical performance, they resort to the tried and tested formula of hosting a peace…
Letter to the Editor: Who will remember Our Cultural Icons?
Concerning Mohammed Salmawy's column Long Live a Free Egypt (Commentary, Nov. 23), he is correct in chastising Egyptians for not celebrating their obviously rich literary heritage. And indeed it is…
Fava bean staple hits crisis
CAIRO: Egypt's staple bean dish known as fuul is under threat because of the rising cost of imports and a reduction in domestic production. Agricultural expert Mohamed Al-Borei raised the…
Joaquim Chissano receives first leadership prize from Mo Ibrahim Foundation
Alexandria: It is time for us Africans to wake up, dictate our own agenda, and run our own show, said Mo Ibrahim, founder of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation at a…
Former Irish President Mary Robinson speaks at AUC
CAIRO: Nadia Younes "represented the best of what an international civil servant should be, said Mary Robinson, the first female president of Ireland from 1990-97 and United Nations High Commissioner…
Justice Minister revokes controversial draft law
CAIRO: Justice Minister Mamdouh Marie, backtracked Sunday on his controversial draft law, which gave the ministry sweeping powers over judges under investigation, allowing it to strip them of immunity and…
Egypt claim gold in Arab Games
CAIRO: Egypt won the gold medal in the Pan Arab Games football tournament after securing an easy 2-1 victory over 10-man Saudi Arabia at Cairo Stadium on Sunday. Saudi Arabia,…