Egypt tenders gold search blocks in Eastern Desert
CAIRO: Egypt s Petroleum Ministry said on Monday it had launched a bid round for gold exploration in seven blocks in its Eastern Desert, an area where ancient Egyptians mined…
Fatah, Cairo work towards Palestinian unity deal deadline
CAIRO: A delegation from Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas s Fatah party was in Cairo on Sunday for talks with Egyptian officials ahead of a July 7 target for a deal…
US allies trounce Hezbollah in Lebanon vote
BEIRUT: A pro-Western bloc inflicted a surprise defeat on Hezbollah and its allies at the ballot box in Lebanon, according to final results on Monday, but the winner faces a…
Nuclear program bill to be referred to PA
CAIRO: The proposed bill for Egypt to kick-start its nuclear program is complete and will be referred to the People's Assembly (PA) soon, according to Energy and Electricity Minister Hassan…
Hezbollah cell case might go to court next week
CAIRO: The trial of some 22 detainees currently in custody on accusations of belonging to a Hezbollah-led cell may begin next week, according to Abdel-Moneim Abdel-Maqsoud, a lawyer for some…
IN DEPTH: Plans to deepen Suez Canal may make up for lost revenue
CAIRO: The Suez Canal has long been one of Egypt's most essential sources of revenue, but 2009 has the potential to be a transformative year for the canal. While revenue…
Egypt foreign exchange reserves up to $31.21 bln
CAIRO: Egypt's net foreign exchange reserves rose to $31.21 billion in May from $31.19 billion in April, according to a report released by the Central Bank of Egypt.The upturn ended…
Egypt petroleum production up 7.14 pct
CAIRO: Egypt's production of crude oil, condensates and biogas hit 2.955 million tons in April, up 7.14 percent from April 2008, according to figures published on Egypt's Statistical Indicators website.…
Larry David stars in Woody Allen's new film
On Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David s alter ego has realized two fantasies: starring in a Mel Brooks production (as Max Bialystock in The Producers ) and acting in a…
Singer Youssou N'Dour plays in NYC
An African music star who ignited worldwide controversy among fellow Muslims with one of his albums performed Saturday in New York at an arts festival aimed at spreading a deeper…