In Focus: Egypt and the EU: A Whirlwind
Perhaps the most gripping aspect of the recent dispute between Egypt and the European Union over a European Parliament resolution criticizing Egypt's human rights situation, is how poorly the crisis…
Ibn Khaldun center 'battles' for democracy
CAIRO: "We are not a party; we are a center for civil society. These were among the opening words introducing a seminal conference as part of the Project on Raising…
Two female weightlifting champs get the boot
CAIRO: The Egyptian Weightlifting Federation has unanimously decided to strike off its register two high-profile weightlifters during a board meeting on Monday. Nahla Ramadan, a former world youth champion, and…
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Egypt, Iran presidents talk directly for first timeReuters reported that President Hosni Mubarak and his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have discussed regional issues by telephone, the first direct talks between…
Hundreds of demonstrators arrested at Gaza solidarity protest
CAIRO: Two thousand demonstrators, including Members of Parliament, were arrested Wednesday afternoon in Downtown Cairo during a protest against the Israeli blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip, according to Gamal…
Hunger revolution breaks down barriers in Rafah
CAIRO: An estimated 60,000 Palestinians stormed into Egypt Wednesday after 15 explosions blew holes in the metal border wall, paving the way for blockaded Gazans to flood into Rafah seeking…
US Fed rate cuts lift Egypt stock market
CAIRO: Egyptian shares recovered some of their value on Wednesday after three consecutive days of sharp declines triggered by fears of a global economic slowdown.The CASE 30 index was up…
Street talk: This day in History
I rubbed my eyes repeatedly at midnight on the eve of the 28th of Ramadan. I desperately wanted to keep my eyes open to watch the Laylat Al Qadr sermon…