Egyptians sound off on Saddam Hussein execution verdict
CAIRO: While reaction to the execution verdict handed down to Saddam Hussein has been split along sectarian lines in Iraq, Egyptians had mixed reactions."I'm for the verdict in essence but…
Mecca Charter: gap between principles and practice
After the US-led coalition toppled Saddam Hussein's regime in 2003, it became clear that sectarian and ethnic identity would be a major principle of post-Saddam politics. With parliament seats and…
Is Washington promoting democracy or comedy?
If you did not hear it, the bell for the second round of the new cold war in the Middle East rang on Wednesday, in the form of the United…
A clash of civilizations in Europe
A year after the wave of violent demonstrations throughout the Muslim world protesting the publication of caricatures of Mohammed by a Danish newspaper, frictions between Europe and the Muslim world…
Egypt considers buying advanced Russian MiG-29
CAIRO: In what some analysts expect to be a major weapons procurement policy shift, Egypt is considering a Russian offer to sell the advanced MiG-29 fighter jet.Chief of Staff General…
President Mubarak turns to Russian, Chinese technical assistance
CAIRO: Despite the destruction of Iraq's nuclear program and with US efforts to isolate Iran over its reactors, several countries in the Arab world are looking to nuclear power to…
Ironing good enough for kings and pashas
Deep in the heart of Masr Al-Qadima an old tradition survivesCAIRO: While most professionals make a point of seeking out modern technology to allow them to finish their work in…
Palestinian-Jordanians still discriminated against, research shows
'Stateless' face strict preconditions for receiving UN relief fundsCAIRO: While Jordan may be considered one of the leading destinations for asylum-seeking Palestinian refugees in comparison to other Arab states such…
Egypt says dismayed over Israeli actions in Gaza
CAIRO: Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit said on Saturday he was dismayed at what he called Israel s excessive use of force in a four-day military offensive in the Gaza Strip…
