Indonesia's democratic miracle
JAKARTA: Modern miracles do happen. Ten years ago, as the Asian financial crisis savaged Indonesia's economy, many experts predicted that the country would become unstable, if not splinter. Instead, Indonesia,…
Browser wars II
PRINCETON: Ten years after its birth, Google is threatening to re-open the "Browser Wars of the 1990's, when Microsoft's Internet Explorer eliminated its rival, Netscape's Navigator. This time, however, it…
Journalists' Syndicate Duweiqa stand calls for accountability
CAIRO: A protest at the Journalists' Syndicate Saturday night for the Duweiqa disaster directed its ire at the government for its lack of accountability as well as the marginalization of…
Suez workers win concessions following sit-in
CAIRO: Workers from subsidiary companies of the Suez Canal Authority have won concessions, two weeks after they began a sit-in which ended last week.Employees of the Canal Company for Ports…
Thanawiya amma system to be revised, says education minister
CAIRO: Thanawiya amma, Egypt's national secondary school certificate, will be transformed, bringing an end to a system where the future of high school students depends entirely on a single grade,…
Pharmacists' Syndicate warns of faulty drugs
CAIRO: Ahmed Gebril, head of Alexandria's Pharmacists' Syndicate, warned consumers of faulty or repackaged expired drugs being sold in the market. He advised consumers to be wary of people impersonating…
Establ Antar on hold until Duweiqa crisis is over, says Cairo governor
CAIRO: The Cairo Governor promised to examine the situation in Establ Antar after the governorate is done dealing with the Duweiqa crisis, according to Youssry Bayoumy, a Muslim Brotherhood MP.Experts…
Jose expected Ahly's lackluster show
CAIRO: Ahly coach Manuel Jose said he expected that his side would not perform well following a 2-2 draw with arch-rivals Zamalek in the CAF Champions League.The Red Devils looked…
Aboutrika rescues Ahly in Cairo derby stalemate
CAIRO: Mohamed Abou-Trika rescued Al-Ahly once again with the second-half equalizer in a 2-2 draw against bitter rivals Zamalek in an all-Egypt African Champions League clash.The midfielder, who brought his…
Agogo aiming for African title despite draw
CAIRO: Junior Agogo is hopeful he could help Zamalek win the CAF Champions League title this season, despite the Whites critical situation in Group A.Zamalek s 2-2 draw with leaders…