'Bluzapalooza' sets Cairo Opera House on fire
When the US ambassador to Egypt Margaret Scobey says a band has a "nice mojo, you better take her word for it.When blues artist Billy Gibson repeatedly sang "I like…
CT scan reveals hidden face under Nefertiti bust
BERLIN: Researchers in Germany have used a modern medical procedure to uncover a secret within one of ancient Egypt's most treasured artworks: the bust of Nefertiti has two faces.A team…
When enough is not enough
NEW YORK: The US dollar is plunging, the economy is imploding, and a crisis of identity is shaking countries around the world. So, what are Americans obsessed with at this…
New rules for finance at last
PARIS: The World Monetary and Economic Conference took place in London 76 years ago, in June 1933, with 66 countries meeting to put an end to the unfolding monetary disorder…
It's now or nothing for Palestine peace
WASHINGTON, DC: The latest Israeli attack on Gaza made little strategic difference, leaving Hamas still in charge of the strip, diminished militarily but arguably strengthened politically. Israel s use of…
Comic book author, publisher to stand trial Saturday
CAIRO: Rights groups and lawyers are rallying behind a publisher and author facing the possibility of up to two years imprisonment for producing a comic book.The trial of "Metro author…
Psychological health law to be discussed in PA
CAIRO: The People's Assembly's (PA) legislative committee approved the psychological health law which will be discussed in parliament over the next few weeks.The PA's health committee recently finalized the controversial…
A hundred years of curbs on press freedom in Egypt
CAIRO: A hundred years ago, 25,000 people took to the streets to protest a new publications law that made it easier for the government of Prime Minister Boutros Ghali, along…
Algeria game will be crucial, says Mido
CAIRO: Egypt striker Ahmed "Mido Hossams highlighted the significance of the Pharaohs' next World Cup qualifiers clash in Algeria, in the wake of Sunday s 1-1 draw with Zambia.The African…
Ismaili set to keep Fadl
ISMAILIYA: Ismaili has reopened talks with striker Mohamed Fadl over a contract extension, in another attempt to keep him in Ismailia after his contract expires.The 29-year-old's contract ends this summer…