Freedom for Egyptian blogger and freethinker
Abdelkareem Nabil Suleiman, an Egyptian college student and blogger, will be sentenced on February 22 in Cairo. His alleged crime is expressing his own personal opinion on issues of education,…
Fighting despotism, armed with a keyboard and modem
When I launched my blog on February 6, 2005 I never imagined that it would become an obsession of mine or a mini-phenomenon for many people interested in the region.…
Iran and the talent for making enemies
America's decision to target Iranian agents in Iraq who may be involved in supporting violent militias is but another sign of the massive influence Iran is exercising in that troubled…
"Miracle" tree, a sign from God?
CAIRO: Over a hundred people clustered around a tree at Hikestep on Ismailia Road. But this was no ordinary tree. Protruding from the miracle creation were the words "Allah, Mohammed,…
Global poll finds most reject idea that Islam and West face 'clash of civilizations'
Associated Press LONDON: A majority of people surveyed in 27 countries do not believe the world is locked in a clash of civilizations that will lead to violent conflict between…
Hassan is still the most popular Egyptian in Turkey, says Saied
CAIRO: Despite leaving for Belgium, midfielder Ahmed Hassan remains the most popular Egyptian in the Turkish football scene, international defender Ibrahim Saied insisted.Saied, who joined Turkish outfit Rizespor in the…
Asec offers to buy Misr Cement Qena for LE 2.25 billion
MCQ transactions still under investigation, shares holding above LE 71 markCAIRO: Arab Swiss Engineering Company (Asec) submitted an offer Sunday to acquire 100 percent of Misr Cement Qena (MCQ) at…
Al Ghad party to choose a new leader
CAIRO: A flurry of activity has infused Al Ghad opposition party recently to prepare for a March 2 general assembly meeting and elections for a new President.The party s upcoming…
Politicians debate constitutional amendments at Shura Council
CAIRO: The place of religion in the state, the powers of the presidential and nature of elections dominated the first of a series of Shura Council (SC) debates over the…