The US Congress is hoisting the white flag on Iraq
Members of the United States Congress, distressed with the flagging popularity of the Iraq war, have spent the first month of 2007 scrambling to offer the public the exit strategy…
The Golan's Druze wonder what is best
When, earlier this month, the Israeli daily Haaretz uncovered the details of secret, unofficial Syrian-Israeli peace talks, it revived a familiar menu of questions and concerns whenever Syria and Israel…
A trip that highlights Germany's rising regional interests
The visit of German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the Middle East, which began on Saturday, comes at an opportune moment. Germany currently holds both the presidency of the European Union…
Political activists tread carefully in Egypt, Bahrain
CAIRO: The recent arrests of Egyptian and regional bloggers have highlighted the pressures political activists in the Middle East have come under in the past several years.The trial of blogger…
Cleric reverses course: Muslim women can be presidents too
CAIRO: Within a week of issuing a fatwa that Muslim women could not fill the top post in the country, Egypt's mufti Sheikh Ali Gomaa has reversed course and said…
Jose issues an apology to Ahly's fans over Al-Hodoud incident
CAIRO: Portuguese coach Manuel Jose issued a statement on Sunday apologizing for his unsporting behavior during Ahly s Egyptian League match against Harras Al-Hodoud on Friday.Jose was ejected from the…
Italian Edison wins deal for gas exploration east of Alex
CAIRO: Italian Edison Company has won a new deal launched by the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) to explore for gas in a submarine area east of Alexandria.A senior…
Egypt, Germany sign four agreements to increase economic cooperation between the 2 countries
CAIRO: The Egyptian-German Business Forum concluded its meetings Sunday with the signing of four agreements aimed at modernizing Egyptian industries and increasing bilateral trade.On the industrial front, Siemens Egypt Automation…
Monetary Policy Committee decides against expected interest rate hike
Central Bank: Inflation rate expected to remain high until effects of previous price increases level offCAIRO: The Monetary Policy Committee decided in its monthly meeting Thursday to maintain overnight lending…