Two cheers for China's climate obstruction
COPENHAGEN: Since the Copenhagen climate summit's failure, many politicians and pundits have pointed the finger at China's leaders for blocking a binding, global carbon-mitigation treaty. But the Chinese government's resistance…
A more assertive Egypt
In the course of the past two weeks, the relationship between Egypt and the Hamas government in Gaza has deteriorated and their latent conflict has become public. The concrete reason…
Four dead in Sinai floods
CAIRO/EL-TOR: Four people died, 13 were injured and dozens went missing as a result of flooding caused by heavy rain in Central Sinai Sunday night and Monday.The area of Wadi…
Slipping off the mother tongue
CAIRO: In an Arabic-speaking country, it is not uncommon to hear friends, families or coworkers communicating in foreign languages. Multilingualism is widespread among Egypt's middle and upper class communities, with…
Three lawyers accuse Sorour of concealing information about Nagaa Hammadi shootings
CAIRO: Three lawyers have filed a case against Parliament Speaker Ahmed Fathy Sorour accusing him of concealing information on the Jan. 6 shootings in Nagaa Hammadi that left six Copts…
Cameroon edge Zambia in Lubango thriller
LUBANGO: Cameroon edged Zambia 3-2 in an Africa Cup of Nations Group D thriller at Tundavala Stadium on Sunday to revive hopes of winning the tournament for a fifth time.Substitute…
Angola's coach Jose proves team star
LUANDA: Angola's football players may have their names on the back of the shirts worn by their fans but the real star of the side is their Portuguese coach Manuel…