Britain to get 5,000 migrant workers out of Misrata
UNITED NATIONS: Britain will help rescue 5,000 stranded migrant workers in besieged Misrata while Moamer Qaddafi's regime has agreed to let a UN mission inspect the Libyan city, officials said…
Kafka receives a superb Icelandic treatment in St. Petersburg
Kafka’s classic “The Metamorphosis” has been subjected to countless interpretations over the years. Few have strayed away from the original text, there’s simply nothing much to add to an already…
Prosecutors say Jackson’s doctor changed story
The doctor charged in the death of Michael Jackson tried to change his story about his actions involving the pop star, telling his own experts in the upcoming trial a…
Lies claim lands ‘Three Cups of Tea’ in hot water
America's bestselling author of "Three Cups of Tea," an inspiring account of building schools in Afghanistan, fought for his reputation Monday after a report said he'd made up much of…
Iran says no decision yet on ambassador to Egypt
TEHRAN: Iran said on Tuesday it is yet to decide on appointing an ambassador to Egypt, but added that developing ties with Arab world's most populous country is in the…
Top Egyptian Islamist in Tehran talks
By AFP TEHRAN: Iran said on Tuesday it is yet to decide on appointing an ambassador to Egypt, but added that developing ties with Arab world's most populous country is…
Global Women’s Issues ambassador highlights importance of women’s political participation
CAIRO: US ambassador at large for Global Women's Issues, Melanne Verveer, held a roundtable discussion at the US embassy on Monday to discuss the future of Egyptian women, following the…
OPEC: No shortage of crude oil in market
CAIRO: OPEC is worried about the recent surge in global oil prices and its potential impact on the world economy, but the market is oversupplied, several oil officials said Monday…
Egypt stocks extend decline amid corruption probe
CAIRO: Egypt's benchmark stock index tumbled over 3 percent on Monday, pulling the market lower for a second consecutive day as investor worries mounted that an investigation into the head…
World’s top MBA schools to recruit Egyptian students
CAIRO: Access MBA, a communications campaign based in Europe, held its bi-annual masters tour on Saturday to recruit bright Egyptian students that are looking to pursue higher education in the…