China says World Bank head should be chosen on merit
BEIJING: China said Thursday it hoped the next head of the World Bank would be selected on "merit", amid calls for an end to US dominance at the global lender…
US democracy groups say Egyptian minister targeted them
WASHINGTON: US pro-democracy groups on Thursday blamed an Egyptian minister who was a holdover from the era of ousted President Hosni Mubarak for starting a campaign against American democracy activists…
NY Times Middle East reporter dies in Syria: Obit
NEW YORK: New York Times reporter Anthony Shadid, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist whose richly crafted dispatches surveyed two decades of Middle East turmoil, has died in Syria of an asthma…
US military chief argues against Egypt aid cut-off
WASHINGTON: The top US military officer forcefully argued against a cut-off in aid to Egypt on Thursday but acknowledged there needed to be "consequences" after a crackdown on US pro-democracy…
Football league could resume in empty stadiums
CAIRO: The Egyptian Football Association says the domestic league could resume in empty stadiums after the mourning period ends on March 15 for the 71 people killed in the country's…
Al-Ahly Ultras march to Prosecutor General’s office demanding retribution
CAIRO: Thousands of Al-Ahly football fans (Ultras) marched Wednesday to the Prosecutor General’s office to demand retribution and swift justice for the 71 that were killed in Port Said. Investigations,…
Constitution should be drafted after elections, says Abol Fotoh
ALEXANDRIA: Presidential hopeful Abdel Moneim Abol Fotoh criticized Tuesday calls to draft the constitution and hold the presidential elections parallelly, suggesting that the constitution be drafted after the elections since…
Municipal council elections may give youth another chance at politics
CAIRO: Municipal council elections will be held in July or August at the latest, following the presidential elections, the Cabinet of Ministers said in a statement. A Supreme Administrative Court…
Teargas-flavored cotton candy, anyone?
By Amir Makar CAIRO: In the middle of severe clashes and ongoing street battles between protesters and security forces, they are often seen: a pink bright spot in the middle of…
88 pct of Egyptians optimistic about presidential elections, says study
CAIRO: Eighty-eight percent of Egyptians think the upcoming presidential election will be fair and honest, with only 6 percent disagreeing, according to a poll released Thursday. The survey was taken…