DECODING EGYPT Forty Years Later: Why is Nasser still remembered in the Arab World?
CAIRO: Khaled, the elder son of former Egyptian President Gamal Abdel-Nasser (ruled 1954-1970), has an interesting story to tell. One day in the 1960s, the then teenage Khaled joined…
Senior China official calls for stronger Iran ties
BEIJING: A senior Chinese official has called for stronger trade and diplomatic ties with Iran, potentially bolstering criticism that Beijing is undercutting UN sanctions aimed at forcing Tehran to reveal…
Tourist arrivals up 21 pct
The total number of tourist arrivals to Egypt increased 21.1 percent annually in the first half of 2010 to reach 6.581 million, according to data from the government statistics agency…
Iraqi Shia militia hints of Iran’s hand in south
BAGHDAD: Nearly four minutes of shaky, hand-held video clips show roadside bombs hitting US convoys, a battery of Katyusha rockets and a soldier who appeared to be downed by sniper…
Iraq rival for power holds talks with Syrian leader
DAMASCUS: Former Iraqi prime minister Iyad Allawi, who is vying to return to the premiership, held talks with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad on Wednesday about his country's protracted coalition talks,…
Egypt asset management agency may launch in July
An agency to manage Egypt's state-owned assets could be operational as early as next July, the start of the country's financial year, the outgoing investment minister said on Tuesday. Mahmoud…
Pakistan probes reports of Qaeda insurgent’s death
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is investigating reports that a CIA missile strike killed a senior Al-Qaeda commander as he traveled in a tribal region near the Afghan border, security officials said Wednesday.…
Orascom says Algerian police question Djezzy’s CEO
Egyptian firm Orascom Telecom said on Wednesday its Algerian unit Djezzy's chief executive had been called in by police for questioning over allegations that the firm violated Algerian foreign exchange…
New judge to oversee Van Gogh theft trial; resumes Oct. 5
CAIRO: The trial of the Van Gogh painting theft was on Tuesday adjourned to Oct. 5, when witnesses will testify before a new judge that will be assigned at the…
Investigation launched into assault of public prosecutor lawyers by SSI officer
CAIRO: Investigations are being carried out into allegations by three members of Rashid’s public prosecution office that a state security investigations (SSI) officer verbally assaulted and threatened to open fire…
