Egypt
Fixing Egypt’s schools: “We need to compete”
February 24, 2010
Fixing Egypt’s schools: “We need to compete”
When Egyptian schoolchildren returned to their classrooms after the mid-year break this week, they faced far bigger challenges than simply…
Son of Hamas leader was “Israeli spy,” father denies claims
February 24, 2010
Son of Hamas leader was “Israeli spy,” father denies claims
The son of a jailed Hamas leader who converted to Christianity has gone public to announce that he spied for…
ElBaradei, ElBaradei, ElBaradei
February 24, 2010
ElBaradei, ElBaradei, ElBaradei
The mere suggestion by Mohamed ElBaradei that he may consider running for president, given certain preconditions, has thrown media outlets…
America rallies the Arab World against Iran
February 24, 2010
America rallies the Arab World against Iran
As the Obama administration enters its second year, we’re witnessing yet another flurry of American diplomatic activity in the Middle…
A day of protests
February 24, 2010
A day of protests
PharmacistsAround 300 pharmacists protested on Tuesday in front of the Doctors Syndicate against a decision by the health minister requiring…
Verdict on ‘Hizbullah cell’ case postponed
February 24, 2010
Verdict on ‘Hizbullah cell’ case postponed
The Supreme State Security Court decided yesterday to postpone its ruling on the "Hizbullah cell" case until 28 April. Meanwhile…
LE4.3 billion state-funded medical care for poor
February 24, 2010
LE4.3 billion state-funded medical care for poor
State-funded medical treatment for the poor is a priority for the government, said Finance Minister Youssef Boutros-Ghali on Tuesday. Boutros-Ghali…
ElBaradei Googled more than Mubarak
February 24, 2010
ElBaradei Googled more than Mubarak
Statistics from the internet search engine Google have recorded a dramatic increase in search rates for "ElBaradei", former president of…
Today’s News: Govt asserts economic recovery, synagogue attacker caught
February 24, 2010
Today’s News: Govt asserts economic recovery, synagogue attacker caught
Assurances of recovery from the effects of the international financial crisis were the main lead for state-owned papers today. Speaking…