Egypt central bank may hike rates, but market split
CAIRO: Egypt's central bank may raise borrowing costs further this week, economists…
UN chief urges Israel to halt settlements
JERUSALEM: UN chief Ban Ki-moon has asked Israel to halt settlement construction…
Optimism on politics drives Egypt higher
CAIRO: Investors feeling more optimistic about the political environment in Egypt pushed…
Iraq to host Arab summit on March 29
BAGHDAD: The Iraqi capital is to host the next regular Arab summit…
Egypt justice minister rebuffs US envoy
CAIRO: The Egyptian justice minister returned a letter Tuesday from the US…
British Museum exhibit offers visitors chance to experience Muslim pilgrimage
LONDON: Qaisra Khan and I are standing in the Round Reading Room…
Responsibility While Protecting
By Gareth Evans NEW YORK: Ten months ago, the United Nations Security Council,…
What do Egypt’s generals want?
By Omar Ashour CAIRO: “Whatever the majority in the People’s Assembly, they are…
Mood indigo
By Philip Whitfield CAIRO: Trouble comes in threes. Tourism’s tanked. Foreign investors are…
Human shield blocks thousands from reaching parliament
CAIRO: Thousands of protesters demanding an end to military rule were prevented…