Some Copts say Sharia should not be main source of legislation
CAIRO: The Center of Humanitarian Dialogue held a joint lecture Sunday with the Egyptian Association for Enlightenment to discuss the Coptic vision of constitutional amendments. There s pessimism about the…
Press watchdog say Mideast states restrict media as US push for freedom falters
Associated Press CAIRO: Across the Middle East, journalists who challenge the government are threatened by the state, prosecuted and imprisoned, an international press watchdog said Monday.In a survey, the New…
Egyptian government shifts tactics in crackdowns on Brotherhood
ReutersCAIRO: The Egyptian government has widened its crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood, opting for new tactics to prevent the country s strongest opposition group from advancing further into mainstream politics.Analysts…
How to form an Islamic Democracy
Before we explore the relationship between Islam and democracy, it is important to understand what exactly the idea of democracy entails because too often the notion of democracy is confused…
Measuring the importance of being Arab
The one photograph that hangs in my office is that of the late Lebanese writer Samir Kassir. He was assassinated in June 2005, but his ideas are more relevant than…
One year on, Hamas is pursuing paradoxical policies
Despite the surprise that greeted Hamas' election victory in Palestinian parliamentary elections last year, the Islamic Resistance Movement did not come from nowhere. Hamas first emerged as a real player…
Why the West should work harder in Central Asia
Saparmurat Niyazov Turkmenbashi the Great, dictator of Turkmenistan, recently died. The political class of this remote Central Asian republic rallied round his look-alike successor. Long Live Turkmenbashi! At first glance,…
Bloody it is, but a real diamond as well
Every now and again a movie with a message comes along hoping to make a difference in the world. Or, it aims to rake in an Oscar or two through…
Greg Norman golf course to be established in 6th of October's Allegria development
Analyst: real estate market bubble a concern CAIRO: Sixth of October Development and Investment Company (Sodic) signed Monday with international golfer Greg Norman for the establishment of an 18-hole signature…
Three local outlets take home coveted international award
CAIRO: Winning the race against Dubai and Saudi Arabia, Egypt raked in the much-coveted New Millennium Award.The annual Award, given to the top 105 restaurants, hotels, or caterers, went to…
