Opposition cries foul in final voting day
CAIRO: In a highly charged conclusion to an already dramatic month of parliamentary elections, the run-offs for the third and final round of voting were marked by violent clashes between…
'Twas the night before Christmas
CAIRO: One of the great things about living in Egypt is that, if you want to, you can celebrate Christmas twice: twice the presents,twice the calories,twice the number of in-laws…
Coptic language's last survivors
CAIRO: Considered an extinct language, the Coptic language is believed to exist only in the liturgical language of the Coptic Church in Egypt. The ancient language that lost in prominence…
Bread and knives
My wife has just bought me two suits, three ties, one shirt and a brand new bread knife. It was Xmas and Eid all thrown in together. I dressed from…
Squashing the enemy
In the World Open in Hong Kong, the 26-year-old from Cairo was in devastating form this week in the final against David Palmer, brushing the Australian aside 11-6, 11-7, 11-8.Shabana…
Talk turns to election evaluation and reform
CAIRO: Preliminary results from Wednesday's third-round run-off election for the People's Assembly will bring the banned Muslim Brotherhood an additional 12 seats, according to estimates released by the group, earning…
Ayman Nour trial continues
CAIRO: The decision by the presiding judge to jail the Egyptian opposition party leader Ayman Nour and other defendants during their trial on Monday underscores the highly politicized conduct of…
Brotherhood agenda remains a mystery
CAIRO: It was one of the most detailed pieces of legislation ever proposed by the Muslim Brotherhood: A ban on alcohol in Egypt, setting down a punishment of 30 lashes…
Prominent engineer accused of murder plot
CAIRO: An Egyptian engineer on trial in London was brought to court again on allegations of plotting to kill a minister in the current cabinet, as well as top political…
Islamists draw strength from Egyptian elections
CAIRO: Islamists across the Arab world have taken heart from the Muslim Brotherhood's strongest ever showing in the Egyptian elections, saying this could weaken the appeal of violent ideologies.Islamists from…