British embrace coalition building across faiths
OXFORD, England: Many learned people have stood in this hall and spoken of the values that are shared between the Abrahamic faiths. That is not my purpose today. I want…
America's socialism for the rich
With all the talk of "green shoots of economic recovery, America's banks are pushing back on efforts to regulate them. While politicians talk about their commitment to regulatory reform to…
Editorial: The rumor virus
CAIRO: It's official: the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of the A H1NI flu pandemic just as Egypt announced its eleventh and twelfth cases, which, by press…
Rights group demands review of minimum wage in new report
CAIRO: The Egyptian Organization for Human Rights (EOHR) called for revision of minimum wage scales in Egypt in a report launched on Thursday.The report titled "The Political Repercussions of Wages…
Run on Zamalek pharmacies as more Egyptians buy face masks
CAIRO: Sales of medical face masks have increased dramatically in Zamalek as Egypt reported its 15th case of the H1N1 virus Friday, according to pharmacy employees. Seven cases were reported…
Thanawiya amma exams begin
CAIRO: More than 389,000 students all over Egypt will sit for the first of the feared thanawiya amma exams today at 9 am.Despite rumors circulating about a possible postponement due…
Egypt reports three new cases of swine flu
CAIRO: The Egyptian Ministry of Health reported three new cases of swine flu in Egypt, bringing the total to 15."Three cases of swine flu were detected at Cairo Airport on…
Ismaili to reappoint Wotte as coach
CAIRO: Ismaili are on the brink of reappointing Mark Wotte as head coach, following the departure of Brazilian boss Ricardo Ferreira at the end of last season. The Dutch tactician…