Kuwait: Is the beginning of real politics taking place?
Kuwaitis describe the country's current Parliament with an apparent contradiction: "The opposition is the majority. In any parliamentary system this would be impossible; a government cannot serve without majority support.…
American blunders have led to Middle Eastern chaos
The events of 9/11 gave the United States an opportunity to enforce its domination in the Middle East. This is hardly unique in the history of the region, which has…
Is the Nile Egyptian?
Associated PressENTEBBE: After three years of closed-door talks, nine nations are quietly edging toward a deal to jointly oversee the waters of the Nile, an agreement that has eluded lands…
Children abandoned by mother
CAIRO: A three-year-old male child and his one-year-old sister have been handed over to an orphanage in Heliopolis after they were left in front of a mosque in Safir Square,…
Michel selected to coach Zamalek
Cajuda's, Ramzi's efforts appreciated, says Zamalek chairmanCAIRO: French manager Henri Michel said on Tuesday he is excited about his new job as Zamalek manager, stressing that with work and dedication…
Gaafar's last-gasp strike saves Zamalek
CAIRO: Mostafa Gaafar notched home late in the second-half to help Zamalek register a hard-fought 3-2 home victory over Harras Al-Hodoud in a thrilling Egyptian League match on Tuesday.Al-Hodoud came…
Fake alcoholic drinks seized before they hit Christmas market
CAIRO: Prior to Christmas celebrations some 3,000 bottles of fake alcoholic drinks were confiscated as four unlicensed factories tried to market them as well-known brands, reported the local press.The factories…
Police officer probed for sexual abuse
CAIRO: A prosecutor ordered the four-day detention of a police officer accused of sexually assaulting a prisoner, judicial sources said on Tuesday. They said prosecutor Bakr Ahmed Bakr questioned assistant-investigation…
Egyptian shares dragged lower by local investors
CAIRO: Local retail investors who lost hope of a possible end-of-year rally dragged Egyptian shares more than 1 percent lower on Monday in the absence of foreign institutions that usually…
