Experts warn of "chaos" and "violence" in 2007
CAIRO: Newspaper editor Ibrahim Eissa, Judge Hisham Bastawisi and politician Osama Ghazali Harb made dire predictions for the year 2007 at the Ibn Khaldun Center's annual New Year's event on…
Blix: At least 10 years before Egypt and Jordan can launch nuclear programs
Associated Press CAIRO: Former U.N. chief weapons inspector Hans Blix on Thursday said it would be at least a decade before Egypt and Jordan could launch a nuclear program and…
Several Palestinians killed in factional fighting
GAZA CITY: Tensions rose in the Gaza Strip on Friday after renewed clashes between the ruling Hamas movement and president Mahmud Abbas s Fatah party left five people dead in…
Beirut curfew lifted day after clashes
BEIRUT: Beirut warily returned to normal Friday after an overnight curfew - the first in a decade - prompted by street fighting between government and opposition supporters that left four…
Egypt believes troops alone will not stem Somalia violence
CAIRO: As African leaders consider the likelihood of sending peacekeeping forces to Somalia, analysts believe that additional forces must go hand in hand with a diplomatic solution."African Union (AU) troops…
Egypt sees 7.5 pct growth, sanguine on inflation
DAVOS: Egypt s economy should expand by 7.5 percent this year, with growth taking priority over curbing inflation, Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif said on Thursday. Our first priority is to…
Business recap: IFC and Ministry of Petroleum study mining sector reform
CAIRO: The Ministry of Petroleum (MOP) signed a technical assistance agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to reform the country s mining laws in favor of investors, IFC announced…
Market shares fall on retail sentiment
Cairo: The main share indexes fell up to 2.6 percent on Thursday as retail investors adjusted their stock portfolios ahead of the new month, traders said. The sentiment in the…
One killed, 20 wounded in Cairo shootout
Cairo: Gunfire broke out Thursday between police and protesters opposed to construction of a cell phone tower south of Giza, and one man was killed and 20 people were wounded,…
Mido targeted by Manchester City, report
Cairo: Egypt and Tottenham striker Ahmed Hossam Mido is reportedly among several targets on Manchester City s shopping list, BBC sport said.The 23-year-old international is sought by City manager Stuart…
