G-77 calls for greater South-South cooperation
UNITED NATIONS: Representatives from developing nations railed at the world's rich nations for failing to fulfill their commitments to increase financial aid, reiterating that developed nations are responsible for challenges…
West warned that Islam insults risk ‘civilization clash’
UNITED NATIONS: Kings, emirs and presidents from Muslim nations have made pressing appeals at the United Nations for the West to clampdown on attacks on Islam which they warned is…
Ismaili warning for Wotte
CAIRO: The Ismaili board wants an explanation from manager Mark Wotte on the team's recent dip in form or else they will 'take action'. A disappointing home draw with MCDR…
Trika grabs dramatic win for Ahly over Production
CAIRO: Ahly came back from behind to salvage a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Military Production in the Egyptian Premier League on Monday. A late strike from Mohamed Abou-Trika sealed the…
Technology transfer offices inaugurated at Egyptian universities
CAIRO: A technology transfer project designed to bridge the gap between research and industry was launched at the American University in Cairo (AUC) last week. The project, overseen by AUC…
‘Christian Returnees’ issue injunction against interior ministry
CAIRO: A group of Christians who converted to Islam and then back to Christianity issued an injunction against both the Minister of Interior and the head of the Civil…
Khattab receives Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
CAIRO: Minister of State for Family and Population Moshira Khattab received the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic — the highest badge of honor in Italy — on Monday…
Hisham Talaat Moustafa sentenced to 15 years for inciting murder of Lebanese singer
CAIRO: In an unprecedented incident, judge Adel Abdel-Salam Gomaa sentenced business tycoon Hisham Talaat Moustafa on Tuesday to 15 years in prison for inciting the murder of Lebanese singer Suzanne…
Detained Sudanese refugee at risk of torture, says NGO
CAIRO: A Sudanese refugee currently being detained by Egyptian state security is at risk of torture, an NGO said on Tuesday. The Center for Contemporary Sudanese Studies says in a…
The reel life
“If you have a phone,” says Simon Tarr, “you can make a movie.” “The good news,” Sandra Ruch adds, “is that everyone has a camera; the bad news is that…