Debate over banned political activities rages on
CAIRO: Police arrested four students in the delta town of Kafr El Sheikh in early morning raids, accusing them of belonging to the banned Muslim Brotherhood, a Brotherhood source told…
Alexandria judge files lawsuit to block 21 advocacy websites
CAIRO: Alexandria judge Abdel Fattah Mourad, who will arbitrate the appeal of jailed Alexandria blogger Kareem Amer, filed a lawsuit to shut down 21 human rights advocacy websites and popular…
Egypt, Kazakhstan launch joint business council; vow to bolster economic ties
Abishevich: countries need to capitalize on "considerable untapped economic potential CAIRO: Egypt and Kazakhstan signed an agreement to boost bilateral economic and trade activity between both countries and launched their…
Zooming in on British Muslims
Is there a clash of civilizations?London-based British photographer Peter Sanders, a Muslim convert, tries to answer this question in an exhibit at the British University in Egypt.Through a mix of…
Europe finds a new passion: cocaine, a 'drug for winners'
European leaders need to get serious about Europe's cocaine problem. The "white lady is seducing a steadily growing number of Europeans, and remaining in a state of denial will only…
There is no ignoring the new Middle East state system
With the language of multiple and inter-related crises dominating descriptions of the Middle East, it is easy to believe that the Arab state is fragmenting into fiefdoms, sectarian strife and…
The Gulf states consider nuclear energy
How far away are the Gulf states from engaging in a nuclear race in the Middle East? This is a legitimate question given the decision in December 2006 by the…
Egypt to cure prayer call's cacophony
CAIRO: Sheikh Mohammed Badr trained for years at the prestigious Islamic university of Al-Azhar to master the intricate pronunciation and intonation of the Muslim call to prayer.But his delicate voice…
Alex court rejects appeal of student blogger, confirms prison sentence
ALEXANDRIA: The Higher Court of Appeals in Alexandria rejected on Monday the appeal of blogger Abdel Karim Suleiman Amer, a 21-year old university student sentenced to four years in prison…
A dogged pursuit of man's best friend
CAIRO: As you meander through the labyrinthine Friday Market that stretches along several kilometers under Al Tunsi Bridge in Old Cairo, you begin to lose track of why you're there…