Political turmoil marks Iraq’s first post-US year
Disputes among Iraqi politicians escalated as US troops departed on 18 December
Salafi mob attacks opposition party offices
Hazem Salah Abu Ismail denied any link to the group which also threatened independent newspapers
Democracy and the Egyptian experiment
Us Egyptians are proud and our honour reigns supreme. It doesn’t matter if you’re a wealthy businessman or a destitute employee, an illiterate farmer or an erudite scholar, a petty…
The referendum of shame
It is finally here, the big event the Muslim Brotherhood has been eagerly waiting for. The constitutional referendum is finally taking place as this column is being written. There is…
Review: Columnists weigh in on referendum
As Egyptians lined up to cast their vote on the constitution Saturday, columnists were divided. Although some argued that voting for the constitution would lead to more stability and would…
Christmas tourism reservations drop by 50 per cent
Officials attribute drop in tourism to violence and unrest in Cairo
Twenty-five per cent drop in flight arrivals since December
Airline companies are closely monitoring the results of the referendum
