On art and life: Biennale winner speaks out
T here’s something about Amal Kenawy. Intriguing, warm but with a hint of coolness, open yet reserved, Amal Kenawy is like her living room which inspires wonder the moment one enters.…
Aboul Gheit rules out foreign protection after church attack
By AFP RABAT: The protection of places of worship in Egypt is the responsibility of the government, an Egyptian minister said Wednesday, ruling out foreign security for Coptic Christians attacked…
‘Amnesty’ for Gbagbo if he steps aside peacefully, says AU
NAIROBI: Outgoing Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo will be granted an "amnesty" if he steps aside peacefully, the African Union mediator in the crisis, Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, said…
US worried by ‘trend’ of Christian attacks
By AFP WASHINGTON: The United States said Tuesday it is "deeply concerned" about the rise in attacks against Christians in parts of the Middle East and Africa. "We are certainly…
Alex church declares official state of mourning over bombing victims
By Essam Fadl CAIRO: The Coptic Orthodox Patriarchy in Alexandria declared an official state of mourning on Wednesday for the victims of the New Year’s Eve church bombing, with no celebrations…
Eight church attack protesters referred to misdemeanor court
By Essam Fadl CAIRO: The Prosecutor General referred on Wednesday eight protesters arrested earlier this week in Shubra to the Rod El-Farag Misdemeanor Court for an urgent trial to start Jan.…
Bombing opens vein of Christian anger in Egypt
By Paul Schemm / AP CAIRO: The New Year's Day suicide bombing of a church that killed 21 people has opened up a vein of fury among Egypt's Christians, built up…
Zamalek hitman apologizes for angry SMS
CAIRO: Zamalek striker Ahmed Gaafar apologized to manager Hossam Hassan after informing the latter that he wanted to leave the club via a mobile message. Gaafar was obviously angry after…
Preview: Egypt begin preparation for South Africa
CAIRO: The friendly Nile Basin tournament began on Wednesday with hosts Egypt aiming to warm up for a crucial 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers campaign this year. Hassan Shehata’s…
Officer sentenced to 5 months in prison for beating and insulting professor
CAIRO: The Zagazig Misdemeanors Court on Tuesday sentenced officer Ahmed Abdel Latif to five months in prison and ordered him to pay LE 5000 in compensation for insulting and beating…
