Towards Muslim-Christian Harmony
Pope Benedict's visit to the Middle East this week has accentuated the need to improve relations between Muslims and Christians at multiple levels. Despite sharing a common Abrahamic lineage, both…
Taking odds: Obama vs. Netanyahu?
WASHINGTON, DC: Reporters are always asking me if I think President Barack Obama would prevail in the oft-predicted "knock down, drag out fight with the Israeli government (and lobby) over…
COMMENTARY: Defining the 'obscene'
CAIRO: In 1964, Nico Jacobellis, manager of an Ohio film arts theater, was convicted and fined $2,500 for showing Louis Malle's controversial film "The Lovers. After extensive deliberations, the US…
US couple who wanted to adopt on trial in Egypt
CAIRO: An American couple, Iris Botros and Louis Andros, thought they were finally reaching their dream of having a child when they came to Botros' homeland, Egypt, to adopt twin…
Rights group criticizes delay of police officer trial
CAIRO: The trial of a police colonel who allegedly physically assaulted a man with learning disabilities is being unnecessarily hampered by the public prosecution office, a rights NGO said.The Nadim…
Ambulance drivers call off strike after negotiations
CAIRO: Ambulance drivers have called off a strike after winning some concessions from Land and River Specialized Ambulance Center bosses.Drivers began the strike and sit-in on Wednesday evening in protest…
Finance ministry says not responsible for Russian wheat shipment
CAIRO: The Ministry of Finance said that the Customs Authority is not responsible for allowing the shipment of Russian wheat into the country. The shipment has been seized from the…
US officials break up international ID theft scam
NEW YORK: New York City officials busted an international credit card and identity theft ring that ensnared more than 6,000 customers around the world, including Egypt, and caused about $15…
Egypt police kill African migrant at Israel border
RAFAH: Egyptian border police shot dead an African migrant early on Friday as he tried to enter Israel illegally, a security official told AFP.The unidentified man, trying to reach Israel…
Megahed's family urges Obama to intervene
CAIRO: The family of an Egyptian student who was recently acquitted from criminal charges in the US, have sent a letter to US President Barack Obama and other federal officials…