Even pharaoh knew when to let people go

16 years ago

Even pharaoh knew when to let the people go. In the modern version, the pharaoh leaves.

Two presidents try to contain the damage

16 years ago

Two presidents try to contain the damage

Mubarak’s choice: step down or crack down

16 years ago

The President faces a starker choice than yesterday: step down or crack down.

Police riot in Cairo, refuse to do so in Alexandria

16 years ago

More later today.  In the meanwhile, a bit of video that tells what you really need to know: it's about…

If Friday prayers are answered, what happens next in Egypt?

16 years ago

if the situation degenerates, it seems likely that someone from the military will try to step into the breach, and…

Live from Cairo: tomorrow is Egypt’s big day

16 years ago

So when will we know more? Friday. There are calls for massive protests after Friday prayers, which is traditionally when…

Pristina and Belgrade need to move ahead

16 years ago

It is time to get things moving, before Belgrade begins to get distracted by its own electoral cycle.

A charm of powerful trouble

16 years ago

What is interesting to watch is the differentiated reaction to events in the West.

Israelis are from Chelm

16 years ago

So in a way, the papers show an Israeli leadership that, though strong, is not bold and is therefore losing…

Adult supervision needed

16 years ago

Maybe, just maybe, the adult supervision that is needed can come in the future a bit more from Afghans than…