Academic freedom and the battle for university independence
Discussions about university independence have recently gained new momentum. The agenda of…
Views: How Egypt celebrates international human rights day
December 10 was the anniversary of the International Declaration of Human Rights.…
Twenty-four homeless families protest outside governor's office
CAIRO: Twenty-four homeless families protested outside the Cairo governor's office Sunday, against…
Angry Muslims attack shops owned by Christians
CAIRO: Angry Muslims attacked and destroyed shops owned by Coptic Christians on…
Alexandria Library participates in 'G8 of culture'
AVILES, Spain: The heads of seven leading cultural institutions, including the Sydney…
WHO to investigate Pakistan human-to-human bird flu outbreak
ISLAMABAD: International health experts have been dispatched to Pakistan to help investigate…
A KHAWAGA'S TALE: Christmas in Istanbul
If you are desperate and dateless, get yourself to Istanbul, it is…
US has months to show progress on Mideast peace, says Egypt ambassador
WASHINGTON: Nabil Fahmy, Egypt's ambassador to Washington, said the Bush administration has…