Prank program stirs further TV based political controversy
TV has become a new front for political sparring between Israel and Egypt with a TV prank program escalating the tension
Iran to cut spending to help sanctions-hit economy
Iranian Economy Minister said “we agreed to cut budget spending ... and focus on domestic production.”
Suffering oppression during the holy month
How will Muslims celebrate Ramadan in a year when Muslim minorities are suffering oppression in a number of countries worldwide?
Morsy, the Brotherhood, and Qandil scrutinised
President Morsy, the Muslim Brotherhood, and newly appointed Prime Minister Hesham Qandil, remain the focus of opinion writing. The relationship between the Muslim Brotherhood and the Egyptian intelligentsia has raised…
Banks regain confidence in construction materials market
It is expected that banks largely invest in construction materials during the coming period
Political activist and paramedic tied to ‘No Military Trials’ kidnapped from home
The kidnapping of two activists against the military signals the treacherous road facing the No Military Trial campaign
Morsy’s ‘Clean Homeland’ plan met with skepticism
Morsy’s 100-day campaign relying on popular and reluctant participation
Syria rebel alliance leaves Al-Qaeda out
Links between Al-Qaeda and rebels fall flat while Kurd alliance is more fractured than it seems
World Bank: Palestinian economy “not strong enough” for independence
Report shows the Palestinian private sector has been impeded by devastating restrictions set by the Israeli government
In Syria the ends are justifying the means
Faced with a lack of other options unconditional support for the Free Syrian Army raises moral questions
