The vexing paradoxes of China's evolving economy
It is generally agreed that China's impressive economic achievements during the last…
New country estimates show heavy toll caused by indoor air pollution
GENEVA: In the 21 worst-affected countries, close to 5 percent of death…
The Shia Rising: A US Foreign Policy Dilemma in the New Middle East
The US invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan that elevated Iran to dominant…
Women's groups call for greater representation in upcoming Shura elections
CAIRO: The Egyptian Center for Women s Rights (ECWR) will host a…
Journalists divided on court decision against Al-Jazeera producer
CAIRO: As the court finally decided on a six-month prison penalty with…
Vladimir Putin has thrived on luck, not on reform
Russian President Vladimir Putin's assertive foreign policy stance of recent years reflects…
Nine peacekeeping soldiers killed in Sinai plane crash
Associated Press CAIRO: Nine foreign peacekeepers, including French and Canadian soldiers, were…
Building collapses, 3 dead, neighboring residents evacuated
CAIRO: Residents from 13 Hart El-Gamal St. of Sayyeda Zeinab are now…
World Bank provides support to reducing industrial pollution
The World Bank last Thursday approved a $20 million loan to finance…