Bird flu cases have little effect on poultry industry
CAIRO: Even as word spread that a child in Fayoum had contracted a case of avian influenza, the poultry market appeared to remain stable.Prices per kilo now average between LE…
A sanctuary for Egyptian caricature opens in Fayoum
By the shores of Lake Qarun in Fayoum, a bus full of artists, journalists, and fans arrived from Cairo to attend the opening of Egypt and the Arab World's first…
US national security and the layers of its impact
WASHINGTON, DC: On Jan. 26, my office received a call from an immigration agent at Dulles International Airport, who said that my colleague Rashad Bukhari had been refused entry to…
France's Fourth Moment
KYIV: Since World War II's end, France has consistently risen to the challenge of restructuring Europe in times of crisis. In doing so, France became the catalyst not only for…
Peace with Syria is key to peace in the Middle East
NEW YORK: The Golan Heights, an area of roughly 690 square miles bordering Syria, Israel, Lebanon and Jordan could hold the key to peace in the Middle East. Recent events…
Nour announces reform initiative on first anniversary of April 6 movement
CAIRO: Former leader of Al-Ghad party Ayman Nour announced a reform initiative under the title "Cairo's Announcement for Democracy and Reform, in a bid to continue efforts that were stalled…
First Lady to CNN: Will international community accuse Israel of war crimes?
CAIRO: While world leaders pledged billions of dollars for the reconstruction of Gaza, many remain skeptical about the feasibility of funneling the money to the war-torn strip amid the present…
Arab rights organizations blame gov't for deteriorating conditions
CAIRO: Egyptian as well as Arab human rights organizations accused their governments of tolerating human rights violations in their countries during the United Nations' Human Rights Council session in Geneva…
Information minister meets with TV protestors
CAIRO: Minister of Information Anas El-Fiqi promised to include National TV employees in the Egyptian Television and Radio Union's (ERTU) restructuring plans in response to protests over the past two…
Abou-Trika set for Police comeback
CAIRO: Ahly are set welcome back talismanic playmaker Mohamed Abou-Trika in this weekend s league game against Police Union.The 30-year-old suffered an ankle injury in last month s 2-2 draw…