Bringing the world to Tahrir
By Alice Hackman CAIRO: At least 15 people have died since last Friday in renewed clashes between protestors and security forces in Egypt, as protestors call for a faster return to…
Getting cold feet?
By Philip Whitfield CAIRO: The deed was done. At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is the worst, Aristotle counseled. Justice in…
SCAF supporters denounce ‘vandalism’ in Abbaseya Square
CAIRO: Thousands of protesters gathered in Abbaseya Square on Friday in support of the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), in protests dubbed “No to Vandalism.” The protest…
62 pct believe ‘Egyptian revolution is failing’ at New Arab Debates
CAIRO: Sixty-two percent of an audience of 150 supported the motion that “the Egyptian revolution was failing” at the New Arab Debates last Tuesday, a significant climb from 54 percent…
Mubarak trial to resume Wednesday
CAIRO: The trial of ousted president Hosni Mubarak, his two sons, former interior minister and senior police officers accused of ordering the killing of protesters during the January uprising, is…
Thousands condemn military violence on Friday of ‘Reclaiming Honor’
CAIRO: Thousands of protesters flocked to Tahrir Square on the Friday dubbed "Reclaiming Honor," to condemn the ruling military council for violence against protesters while dispersing the Cabinet sit-in last…
More than 30 dead in Damascus suicide bombings
DAMASCUS: Suicide bombers hit two security service bases in Damascus on Friday killing more than 30 people and casting a pall over the first day of work of an Arab…
Thousands march against military ‘crimes’ in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA: Thousands of protesters marched from the Al-Qaed Ibrahim Mosque in Alexandria to the Northern Military base, denouncing what they called the army’s “crimes” against protesters, and calling for a…
Abbas opening to Hamas draws angry Israel response
JERUSALEM: Moves by Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas to seal reconciliation with Hamas drew an angry response in Israel on Friday, with one government minister even calling for the annexation of…
ANALYSIS: Violent protests may extend Egypt army’s predominance
CAIRO: Violent unrest by young Egyptians seeking a quick end to army rule could lead to a presidential election being held before mid-2012, as now planned, but even then the…