Experts see agreement in Egyptian, French approaches to Darfur crisis
US backing away from insistence on abidance to UN security resolutionCAIRO: French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy confirmed with President Hosni Mubarak in Cairo yesterday his country's willingness to arbitrate and…
The past, present, and future of nuclear power in Egypt
Expert opinion on Egypt's potential as a nuclear power producerIn recent weeks, Egypt has witnessed a flurry of activity, announcements and revelations concerning its now revitalized nuclear energy program.Originally started…
Human rights groups condemn extended detainment of student blogger
More than 14 human rights organizations have condemned the decision of the Public Prosecutor's Office in Alexandria to extend the detention of student blogger Kareem Amer for an additional 15…
French FM seeks Darfur compromise with sudan
Agence France-PresseCAIRO: French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy conferred with Egyptian officials Sunday ahead of a trip to Khartoum aimed at finding a compromise with Sudan on the deployment of peacekeepers…
Iranian influence a double edged sword for Egypt's Shiites
Agence France-PresseCAIRO: Iran s rising regional influence has emboldened Egyptian Shiites to demand more rights, but has also left them vulnerable under a regime that questions their loyalty and treats…
Egyptian security forces continue to find weapons caches, tunnels in Sinai
For the fourth consecutive week, Egyptian security forces said they had seized a quantity of explosives from a man planning to smuggle them into the Gaza Strip in a tunnel…
Arab FMs discuss Gaza crisis
CAIRO: Arab foreign ministers convened in Cairo Sunday for an emergency meeting to discuss Israel s devastating raids in the Gaza Strip, an AFP correspondent reported.The meeting was convened at…
Where there is a will, there is no way for Sfax:
Al-Ahli victorious in the Rades showdownIn an incredible show of sheer will and stamina, Al-Ahli managed a righteous injury time goal to blow Tunisian hopes and win the African championship…
