Egypt reacts angrily to latest US State Department Human Rights report
CAIRO: The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has summarily dismissed the findings of the latest Human Rights report released by the US State Department, labeling it as of "no great value. Foreign…
Russia, Egypt discuss FTA, energy projects
CAIRO: Russia and Egypt will sign an agreement on a Free Trade Zone at the next summit between officials of the two countries, said Trade Minister Rachid Mohamed Rachid. On…
Hand-made 'films' a Vietnam man's passion
For half a century, Vietnamese artist Nguyen Van Long has been drawing films on paper and other media that he proudly screens, for one viewer at a time, with his…
Ziad Rahbani: The concert that was not
Jazz started as the song of the slave: spelling freedom, rebellion, even mockery. Adapting itself to local flavors, it has since found many incarnations. The idea of breaking out of…
Apartheid 'week' or 'weakness'
CHICAGO: There is one important fundamental about truth: Genuine truth gives one the power to tolerate even the most heinous criticism. Tolerance of criticism is a sign of confidence. Intolerance…
Catalyzing consumption and balancing growth
WASHINGTON, DC: China has weathered the Great Recession well. The world now waits to see if last year's impressive domestic demand growth can be sustained, and if China can, in…
Reverse engagement
The Obama administration is still an international novice compared to other governments around the world, but it can already claim to have achieved results with its approach to the Arab-Israel…
Marsa Matrouh prosecution detains 30 suspects following clashes
CAIRO: The Marsa Matrouh prosecution detained 30 suspects - four of which are Muslim - for 15 days pending investigations after clashes broke out between Christians and Muslims Friday, leaving…
Opposition parties call for constitutional reform in two-day conference
CAIRO: A coalition of opposition parties is set to conclude its activities today with a press conference at Al-Wafd Party headquarters in which they will announce their demands for constitutional…
Egypt listed as 'enemy of the internet'
CAIRO: Egypt was listed as an "enemy of the internet by Reporters Without Borders as a US State Department 2009 report on human rights highlighted Egypt's ill-treatment of bloggers and…