Accountability is what the spies need
Here's an example of the kind of accountability the CIA needs in order to get out of the doldrums and become a truly effective intelligence service: It is 1985, and…
Obama's spark may be embracing his Muslim heritage
I was, and remain, a supporter of Republican Senator John McCain's presidential bid. During the difficult days of Saddam Hussein's dictatorship, McCain was a reliable advocate of human rights as…
Israel should accept a regional peace conference
Two dogmas have ruled Israeli policies for decades: "Always deal with only one Arab nation, avoid meeting together with all of them, and "Never allow for a permanent international peace…
Unesco denies its involvement with New 7 Wonders of the World campaign
CAIRO: Unesco recently released a statement confirming that their World Heritage Program is in no way related to the New 7 Wonders of the World campaign, despite being asked to…
Church takes action against addiction
CAIRO: Church goers and representatives of churches in different governorates around the country flocked to the St. Mark Center to attend a conference titled, "Tobacco, Bango and Hashish, Between Illusion…
DNA testing set to shape the future of Egyptology
CAIRO: Using DNA testing methods to discover the truth behind Hateshpsut s mummy was an exciting new experience for Egyptian DNA researchers.The Hateshpsut case was the first in Egypt, where…
Parents of 'kidnapped' child await test results
CAIRO: Eissa Hamada Mohamed and his wife had lost all hope of finding their newborn who disappeared three years ago, that is, until they discovered through a strange twist of…
NBE funds purchase of 6 ships
CAIRO: National Bank of Egypt said on Monday it had signed an agreement with South Korea s STX Shipbuilding Co. to fund Egypt s purchase of six ships for $251.6…
Aboul Gheit returns from high-profile US visit
CAIRO: Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit returns from a visit to the United States today after meetings with high ranking officials as well as members of Congress.The comprehensive agenda,…
Meretz delegation meeting 'fruitful,' with little impact
CAIRO: Marking a shift from the typical Israeli delegations to Egypt, the left-wing Meretz Party was in Cairo Sunday to meet with Egyptian intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman and political aide…