Ministry says no legal specialists in labor cases
CAIRO: The Ministry of Justice has issued a new decree allowing judges to rule in labor cases without consulting legal specialists.The new decision also includes obligatory appointments of legal specialists…
Iranian Cannes film stars seek asylum in Britain
Two Iranian actors and musicians who starred in a film at this year s Cannes film festival are seeking asylum in Britain after a member of their band was arrested…
Woodstock: all-time high, or hype?
Woodstock s hippies turned on, tuned in, dropped out, tried changing the world - then got haircuts and jobs.To those who were there on August 15-18, 1969, the rock festival…
Egypt July inflation steady, above forecasts
CAIRO: Urban consumer price inflation in Egypt was steady at around 10 percent in the year to July compared with June, based on figures from the state-run statistics agency, staying…
IT experts converge at IDC forum in Cairo
CAIRO: Business and technology experts from around the region met in Cairo Monday to discuss the challenges facing the IT industry following the global economic crisis. IDC s IT Managers…
Israel official in Egypt for Shalit release talks: report
JERUSALEM: Israeli national security advisor Uzi Arad went to Egypt on Monday for talks which could be linked to efforts to free an Israeli soldier held by Palestinian militants, media…
Gaza: Israeli planes strike in response to mortars
JERUSALEM: Israeli warplanes bombed a smuggling tunnel along the Gaza-Egypt border early Monday in response to Palestinian rocket and mortar fire, in a brief flare-up of violence at a time…
Egyptian president congratulates Ahmadinejad, says report
TEHRAN: Iran s official news agency says Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has congratulated his Iranian counterpart, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, on his disputed re-election.Monday s IRNA report did not provide further details,…