The US in Baghdad: surge or scourge?
US President George W. Bush is working hard to achieve a wholesale transformation of Iraq and the Middle East into something more stable, productive and democratic, or so American officials…
Millions call for an independent 9/11 investigation
Researchers who say the 9/11 Commission was a cover-up are often denounced as "conspiracy nuts. In reality, millions of people are calling for a new probe of disturbing unanswered questions.…
The definitive expat shopping list
Even though it is my fourth Cairo winter, I and the rest of Cairo's population, forget just how bone numbing cold it gets on the banks of the Nile, let…
Egypt's CIB says it uncovered misconduct by staff
CAIRO: Egypt s Commercial International Bank (CIB) said on Sunday it had detected misconduct by two senior employees, but that any financial consequences were fully covered by existing provisions.The bank…
Marine insurance offers speedier service online
CAIRO: Companies which import and export goods in and out of Egypt can cut down on shipping times and step up their product flow, thanks to a new online service,…
World Bank president hails Egypt's economic reforms
Cairo: World Bank president Paul Wolfowitz voiced his appreciation of the economic reforms adopted by Egypt, confirming the bank s support for those reforms in the coming period, according to…
Muslim Brotherhood in final preparations to establish a political party
CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood (MB) is in the final stages of forming a political party, said Mohamed Habib, deputy head of the banned-but-tolerated group.Habib told The Daily Star Egypt that…
Arab League initiative for Lebanon only 'serious' one: Seniora
CAIRO: Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Seniora said Saturday that an Arab League initiative aimed at resolving the ongoing political crisis in Lebanon was the only serious one.It is the only…
Interior Ministry accuses Al-Jazeera producer of harming public interest
CAIRO: The Ministry of Interior has charged and detained Howayda Taha, a producer in Al-Jazeera's newly-launched Documentary Channel, for possession of 50 videotapes that allegedly include simulated torture scenes in…
