Is stimulus still necessary?
LONDON: Have stimulus packages brought the world's traumatized economies back to life? Or have they set the scene for inflation and big future debt burdens? The answer is that they…
A crash course in global economics for the G20
G20 leaders are convening in Pittsburgh this week during a sticky time for global trade relations. Brazilians, Canadians, Mexicans, and Chinese are angry with the Americans. The Indians and the…
UN Sec-Gen warns of impending climate doom
CAIRO: In his opening remarks to the United Nations Climate Change Summit Plenary, Ban Ki-moon urged world leaders to consider the dramatic effects that climate change will give rise to,…
Egypt bloggers sound out on Hosni's UNESCO bid
CAIRO: "Prayers are mandatory today for all - Christian, Muslim or Bahai: Pray that God lets the Bulgarians win and strengthens them in the UNESCO elections - was the message…
Egyptian women seek religious right to initiate divorce
CAIRO: Marriage remains one of the most solid social institutions in Egypt. However, the image of a maazoun (marriage registrar) with his white emblazoned handkerchief, iterating traditional vows may soon…
Government portal to be accessible on mobile phones
CAIRO: Minister of Administrative Development Ahmed Darwish said Tuesday that government services will soon be accessible through mobile phones, and that 2013 will witness complete public access to electronic services.…
Umrah pilgrims so far free of H1N1, says health ministry
CAIRO: No H1N1 cases appeared so far in pilgrims returning to Egypt from Umrah trips in Saudi Arabia, according to Ministry of Health statements. Both the Ministries of Health and…
Prominent Brotherhood leader dies Monday
CAIRO: Deputy leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood gathered at the funeral of lawyer Mohamed Helal, one of the group's prominent members.Helal died on Monday and was buried in his hometown…
Zamalek a work in progress, says Michel
CAIRO: Zamalek coach Henri Michel says his side are still a work in progress following their surprising 1-0 defeat at home to Gaish in the Egyptian Premier League on Thursday.The…