Unsafe abortions kill thousands of women, experts say
KUALA LUMPUR: Some 70,000 women worldwide die from unsafe abortions each year while many more suffer serious injuries, especially in poor countries, health experts said Monday. Unsafe abortion is a…
New public movement against religious discrimination established
Political rights activists rally public support for protection of religious minoritiesCAIRO: Following the mob attacks on Alexandria's St. George's Coptic Church last year, Dr. Mounir Megahed, general manager of feasibility…
Egyptians sound off on Saddam Hussein execution verdict
CAIRO: While reaction to the execution verdict handed down to Saddam Hussein has been split along sectarian lines in Iraq, Egyptians had mixed reactions."I'm for the verdict in essence but…
Mecca Charter: gap between principles and practice
After the US-led coalition toppled Saddam Hussein's regime in 2003, it became clear that sectarian and ethnic identity would be a major principle of post-Saddam politics. With parliament seats and…
Is Washington promoting democracy or comedy?
If you did not hear it, the bell for the second round of the new cold war in the Middle East rang on Wednesday, in the form of the United…
A clash of civilizations in Europe
A year after the wave of violent demonstrations throughout the Muslim world protesting the publication of caricatures of Mohammed by a Danish newspaper, frictions between Europe and the Muslim world…
Egypt considers buying advanced Russian MiG-29
CAIRO: In what some analysts expect to be a major weapons procurement policy shift, Egypt is considering a Russian offer to sell the advanced MiG-29 fighter jet.Chief of Staff General…
President Mubarak turns to Russian, Chinese technical assistance
CAIRO: Despite the destruction of Iraq's nuclear program and with US efforts to isolate Iran over its reactors, several countries in the Arab world are looking to nuclear power to…
Ironing good enough for kings and pashas
Deep in the heart of Masr Al-Qadima an old tradition survivesCAIRO: While most professionals make a point of seeking out modern technology to allow them to finish their work in…
Palestinian-Jordanians still discriminated against, research shows
'Stateless' face strict preconditions for receiving UN relief fundsCAIRO: While Jordan may be considered one of the leading destinations for asylum-seeking Palestinian refugees in comparison to other Arab states such…
