Middle East
America rallies the Arab World against Iran
Egypt
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…
Amr Moussa hopeful for Middle East peace
Egypt
February 22, 2010
Amr Moussa hopeful for Middle East peace
Amr Moussa, secretary general of the Arab League and former foreign minister, told students at the American University in Cairo…
Watchdog: Middle East oppresses journalists
Egypt
February 17, 2010
Watchdog: Middle East oppresses journalists
Egypt is among the world's worst oppressors of internet journalists, charged a report released yesterday by the Committee to Protect…
US ambassador: Free trade with Egypt not on US agenda
Egypt
February 10, 2010
US ambassador: Free trade with Egypt not on US agenda
Many obstacles still stand in the way a free trade agreement between Egypt and the United States, said US Ambassador…
Davos: Not much for the Middle East
Egypt
February 8, 2010
Davos: Not much for the Middle East
Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif had an excellent excuse to miss the Davos forum this year: he just got married. But…
FM blames Hamas for Palestinian deadlock
Egypt
February 3, 2010
FM blames Hamas for Palestinian deadlock
Hamas' last-minute refusal to sign a reconciliation agreement with rival Palestinian faction Fatah is a calculated move, according to Assistant…
Eyeing Iran, Egypt corners Hamas
Egypt
February 3, 2010
Eyeing Iran, Egypt corners Hamas
While Hamas may be offering a more conciliatory tone these days, Egypt has shown no sign of softening its position…
The Arabic regional press in a week: Domestic strife and regional alliances
Egypt
December 31, 2009
The Arabic regional press in a week: Domestic strife and regional alliances
News from Lebanon, Gaza and Iran featured prominently in the regional Arabic press this week, in a panoramic view of…