Editorial: You've got the freedom, but where's the responsibility?
CAIRO: As I watched Fox News's online video promotions preceding coverage of Michael Jackson's sudden death, the irony of it all hit me:"We report without spin, without an agenda, without…
Lawyers mark police torture on int'l day in support of torture victims
CAIRO: To coincide with the international day in support of torture victims, the Lawyers Syndicate organized a conference against torture on Thursday.Activist lawyers such as Mohsen El-Bahnassy described their experience…
Doha Center director-general resigns
CAIRO: Robert Ménard has resigned as the Director-General of the Doha Center for Media Freedom, citing restrictions on the center's actions by the Qatari government. The heads of the assistance,…
Tamiflu still prevalent in Egypt pharmacies
CAIRO: Despite the prohibition on the sale of Tamiflu in pharmacies, the drug continues to be readily available. Tamiflu is effective in the treatment and prevention of swine flu and…
Thanawiya amma students breathing easier this year
CAIRO: As news mounts of a global influenza pandemic and the plague lurks on Egypt's borders with Libya, nothing can curb the mounting anxiety of more than 389,000 families -…
Islamic Research Center might cancel Umrah but not Hajj
CAIRO: The Islamic Research Center (IRC) said that because of the H1N1 flu pandemic it might consider canceling this year's Umrah pilgrimage but not the Hajj, which falls in November,…
Zamalek set to sign Moroccan Kissi
CAIRO: Zamalek are close to signing Moroccan midfielder Abdelkarim Kissi, sources revealed.The 29-year-old is set to undergo a medical on Thursday to complete his move to the Cairo giants.Zamalek will…
Al-Hadari to clear the air with Ahli
CAIRO: Egypt keeper Essam Al-Hadari could make a sensational return to Ahly after a number of high-profile politicians interfered to improve his relation with the Red Devils board.An Ahly official…