Egypt's new opposition leader sees end of regime
CAIRO: Even as the Egyptian government cracks down on any kind of opposition, an ageing academic who has taken the helm of the faltering pro-democracy Kefaya movement insists the regime…
Egypt closes satellite TV feed from private Iraqi channel that supports insurgents
Associated Press CAIRO: Egypt has stopped the transmission by its TV satellite of Al-Zawraa, a private Iraqi channel whose propaganda on behalf of the Iraqi insurgency had drawn fire from…
Alleged Egyptian spy claims torture led to confession
CAIRO: The trial of alleged spy Mohammed Essam Ghoneim El-Attar resumes today, following a hearing on Saturday in which he claimed that he confessed under duress by security officers who…
Arab governments may take sidelines in Israel-Palestine talks
CAIRO: Arab countries will not sway the US and Israel towards negotiating with the newly formed Palestinian unity government, commented an expert on recent efforts by Jordan's King Abdullah to…
Egypt's NSGB raising capital in rights issue
CAIRO: Egypt s National Societe Generale Bank (NSGB) said on Monday it planned to raise capital by offering existing shareholders two shares for every nine at a subscription price of…
THE REEL ESTATE: Scorsese finally joins the Oscars club in another unassuming ceremony
For those who watched the 79th annual Academy Awards ceremony last Monday, the moment everyone will remember for the rest of their lives is the greatest living American filmmaker Martin…
In France, a battle between 'classical' and 'postmodern' politics
Two months ago, Paris's political insiders were unanimous: the presidential race was still open, but Segolene Royal was clearly the favorite. Today, the reverse seems true. While the race is…
A political resolution won't save the Palestinian economy
The resignation of the Hamas-led government on February 15, and the expected formation of a new government based on the deal reached in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, between Hamas and Fatah…
Prepare for the Great Arab Unraveling
Seymour Hersh, investigative journalist for The New Yorker magazine, has sparked fresh debate with his latest article alleging that the Bush administration's new policy to confront Iran has led it…