US in contact with Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt: Clinton
BUDAPEST: The United States has been in "limited contacts" with the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt following the recent political changes in the country, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said…
US to forgive third of Egypt debt over 3 yrs: Radwan
CAIRO: The United States has agreed to cancel one-third of Egypt's debts over the course of three years, the state news agency MENA quoted Finance Minister Samir Radwan as saying…
Military prosecution holds 49 Tahrir protesters for 15 days
By Mai Shams El-Din CAIRO: Egypt’s military prosecution ordered the detainment of 49 Tahrir protesters for 15 days pending investigation. The protesters were arrested during violent clashes with riot police on…
Egypt pound trades near six-year low after protests
CAIRO: The Egyptian pound moved within reach of a six-year low after violent protests rocked central Cairo on Wednesday and following a government decision last week not to borrow $3…
Court forms committees to re-examine Khaled Saeid’s case
By Marwa Al-A'asar ALEXANDRIA/CAIRO: The Alexandria Criminal Court on Thursday adjourned to Sept. 24 the trial of two policemen implicated in the death of 28-year-old Khaled Saeid, forming three specialized…
National Council presents amended bill of constitutional principles
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: The National Council released Thursday a third draft of its bill of constitutional principles, identifying Egypt as a civil and modern state while restricting the authorities of…
A ‘Byrd’ singing disco of our time
By Chitra Kalyani Since marketing his first single when he was 15, electronic artist Neobyrd has figured out the formula. “To get signed you need to spend 40 percent doing music,…
Pirate radio airs dreams amid tear gas and fear
As tear gas fired by riot police lands inside their Syntagma Square camp, the brains behind a pirate radio station broadcasting Greek Indignants' dreams of a new revolution vow to…
Red-letter day for ailing photo pioneer?
By Ben Dobbin/ AP Innovation turned Eastman Kodak Co. into one of the world's most recognizable brands. Imitation by its rivals might help keep the picture-taking pioneer from fading into history.…
Religion, revolution and two languages
By Dr. William Vendley The elderly Venerable Tep Vong, the Supreme Patriarch of the Buddhist community in Cambodia, traveled to Jaffna in Sri Lanka in the midst of the recent civil…
