Arab leaders meet on economy, poverty
SHARM EL-SHEIKH: Arab leaders gather in Egypt on Wednesday to discuss trade and development as the region feels the aftershocks of a popular uprising in Tunisia that emboldened dissidents in…
Suicide is against Islam: Al-Azhar
By AFP CAIRO: Egypt's Al-Azhar, the most prestigious centre of religious learning in the Sunni Muslim world, said on Tuesday that Islam bans suicide for any reason. "Sharia law states…
Moussa warns Arab leaders of ‘unprecedented’ anger
By Yasmine Saleh and Sherine El Madany/Reuters SHARM EL-SHEIKH: The Arab League chief warned the region's leaders on Wednesday to heed economic and political problems that sparked Tunisia's upheaval because Arab…
Tunisia’s Morjane says ‘people had their say’
By AFP SHARM EL-SHEIKH: The Tunisian transitional government's only ambition is to prepare for a free election and reforms after the Tunisian people "had their say", Foreign Minister Kamel Morjane…
After Tunisia, change in Egypt ‘inevitable’: ElBaradei
By AFP VIENNA: A regime change in Egypt is "inevitable" following the popular uprising in Tunisia, Egyptian opposition figure Mohamed ElBaradei said Tuesday. "It is inevitable. Change must come," ElBaradei…
Swine flu rate 75 pct lower than same period last year, says ministry
CAIRO: A total of 589 new cases of swine flu (also known as H1N1) were reported on Jan. 9-15. Twenty six resulted in death, the Ministry of Health said in…
Shoura Council reshuffles editors of state papers, magazines
By Safaa Abdoun and Marwa Al-A'asar CAIRO: The General Committee at the Shoura Council (Upper House of parliament) reshuffled during a meeting Tuesday a number of editors-in-chief of state-run newspapers and…
Two men set themselves on fire in Egypt; one dies
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: One of two men who set themselves ablaze Tuesday died in Alexandria. The other was transferred to a Cairo hospital with minimum burns. Security officials said Ahmed…
Cairo hosts Arab world’s first photo marathon
This past Saturday was a somewhat dreary winter day. Along the streets of downtown Cairo people could be seen clutching their jackets and sweaters tightly, shielding themselves from the cold.…
‘King’s Speech’ gets 14 nominations for UK awards
Made-in-England favorite "The King's Speech" leads the race for the British Academy Film Awards, Britain's equivalent of the Oscars, with 14 nominations announced Tuesday, including best picture. Colin Firth is…