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In regulation we trust?

LONDON: From next year, on swearing allegiance to the Queen, all members…

Robert Skidelsky

Decoding Egypt: The retreat from civilization

I often wonder why any Egyptian would condone the sickening torture inflicted…

Nael M. Shama

Free trade can free Palestinians

The Palestinian Authority (PA) is seeking membership of the World Trade Organization…

Daily News Egypt

Shikabala elated by Egypt call-up

CAIRO: Zamalek playmaker Mahmoud "Shikabala Abdel Razeq is ecstatic at his Egypt…

Sherif Tarek

More fatwas to make your day

While 2008 was dominated by quirky, often shocking fatwas - non-binding religious…

Daily News Egypt

Zamalek duo highlight Hassan effect

CAIRO: Zamalek duo Hazem Emam and Mohamed Abdel-Shafi believe they wouldn t…

Sherif Tarek

Egyptians divided on Virgin Mary apparition

CAIRO: Despite eye-witness accounts and numerous videos flooding the internet, some believe…

Raghda El-Halawany

Jose blames Egypt WC failure on Oman friendly

CAIRO: Angola coach Manuel Jose put Egypt s disqualification from the World…

Sherif Tarek