US steps up criticism of Egypt’s leaders
WASHINGTON: The Obama administration on Tuesday sharply stepped up its criticism of Egypt's ruling council for its role in a wave of violence that has left 29 dead in the…
3 US students questioned by prosecutor in Cairo
INDIANAPOLIS: A teenager who was one of three American college students arrested during massive protests in Cairo is an idealist who got caught up in the pro-democracy movement sweeping Egypt,…
Police, protesters clash for 5th day in Cairo
CAIRO: Egyptian police are clashing with anti-government protesters for a fifth day in Cairo as a rights group raises the overall death toll from the current unrest to 38. Tens…
Israel girding for possible trouble for Egypt pact
JERUSALEM: An Israeli Cabinet minister says defense officials are concerned for the future of the peace treaty with Egypt after a predicted rise to power by Islamists in the key…
Turkey’s democratic dusk
By Dani Rodrik CAMBRIDGE: When questioned recently about a constitutional law professor who was arrested for lecturing at an institute run by the country’s main pro-Kurdish political party, Turkey’s interior minister,…
Can Italy be saved?
By Michael Spence MILAN: As the economist Mario Monti’s new government takes office in Italy, much is at stake — for the country, for Europe, and for the global economy. If…
Egypt’s headless revolution
By Omar Ashour CAIRO: “The man who taught me to sacrifice my heart for Egypt is dead,” said Vivian Magdi, mourning her fiancé. Michael Mosad was killed in the Maspiro area…
SCAF accepts Cabinet resignation, MOI to pull police from Tahrir
By Safaa Abdoun and Dalia Rabie CAIRO: In a televised statement, head of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi announced that he has accepted…
Smoking guns
By Philip Whitfield CAIRO: Pause for a moment to wipe away a tear remembering Ben Corson and Roger Stoughton. They bring a teardrop to many an eye — the C and…
Protests span the country on Tuesday’s million-strong march
CAIRO: Protests across the country escalated into bloody clashes between security forces in some governorates Monday night, sparking a wave of anger among youth groups who led mass protests on…