A Lens to the Past: Depicting a modern intellectual
Taha Hussein (Nov. 14, 1889-Oct. 28, 1973) was considered to be one of the most influential writers and intellectuals, and a founder to the modernist movement in Egypt. Hussein was…
The past, present, and future of nuclear power in Egypt
Expert discusses safety measures, Egyptian scientific base for programCAIRO: In light of recent announcements, a myriad of questions have arisen about the potential ramifications of a revitalized nuclear energy program…
Orascom Telecom nine-month net edges up
CAIRO: Egypt s Orascom Telecom, one of the Middle East s biggest telecoms firms, reported a 1.4 percent increase in net profit to $601.8 million in the first nine months…
EU foreign ministers divided over how to respond to Israel's military tactics
BRUSSELS: European Union foreign ministers were divided Monday over their response to Israel s military tactics in the Gaza Strip, which led to the deaths of 19 civilians last week.At…
Boeing backs philanthropy
Grant for American University in Cairo Gerhart CenterCAIRO: Boeing has announced a grant to the John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy and Civil Engagement at the American University in Cairo…
Abbas to brief Jordan, Egypt on Palestinian unity talks
AMMAN: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas is due in Jordan Monday to update top officials on efforts to form a Palestinian unity government before heading to Cairo on a similar mission,…
US environmental policy, or how to wear swimsuits to work
As an American, I am appalled, ashamed, and embarrassed by the United States' lack of leadership in dealing with global warming. Scientific evidence on the risks mounts by the day,…
US environmental policy, or how to wear swimsuits to work
As an American, I am appalled, ashamed, and embarrassed by the United States' lack of leadership in dealing with global warming. Scientific evidence on the risks mounts by the day,…
Expect little change in US foreign policy
There appears to be little disagreement that the fierce partisan debate over Iraq in the run-up to the midterm congressional elections last week may have largely determined its outcome. During…
Iraq claims its most senior casualty
Senior military officers referred to it as "the 7,000-mile screwdriver. That was their way of describing Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's penchant for micromanaging aspects of the Iraq War that…
