What Iran's Jews say
ESFAHAN, Iran: At Palestine Square, opposite a mosque called Al-Aqsa, is a synagogue where Jews of this ancient city gather at dawn. Over the entrance is a banner saying: Congratulations…
British interfaith initiatives set example for co-religionists in ME
LONDON: In recent weeks, the UK - and the rest of the world - witnessed both widespread optimism and heartfelt grief. Like others around the world, people of faith in…
Europe in reverse
BERLIN: The legendary American investor Warren Buffet once said, "It's when the tide goes out that you find out who has been swimming naked. That particular piece of wisdom referred…
Two-year-old boy becomes Egypt's 56th bird flu case
CAIRO: A two-year-old Egyptian boy has contracted the bird flu virus and is in critical condition, the state-run news agency quoted the Health Ministry as saying on Sunday, becoming the…
New thanawiya amma system to start in 2011
CAIRO: The new thanawiya amma (general secondary education certificate) system will go into effect starting the academic year 2011/2012 instead of 2010, the date previously announced by the Ministry of…
Justice minister discusses controversial lawsuit fees law
CAIRO: Minister of Justice Mamdouh Marei met with Fathi Sorour, speaker of the People's Assembly, to discuss the recently approved law increasing fees for filing lawsuits, as lawyers continue to…
Akon concert organizer released on bail
CAIRO: Tamer Abdel Moneim, who heads the company responsible for organizing the Akon concert at the Opera House last weekend, was released from police custody on LE 10,000 bail on…
Opposition forces to welcome European aid convoy
CAIRO: Egyptian opposition forces are planning a reception to welcome an aid convoy that set off from London and drove across Europe and North Africa, bringing together activists and members…
National TV employees continue their first ever protest for second day
CAIRO: Employees at terrestrial TV channels 1 and 2 protested for the second day on Monday in front of the Egyptian Television and Radio Union (ERTU) building in Maspero, Downtown…
One last chance for Decastel
CAIRO: Zamalek coach Michel Decastel will be sacked if Zamalek fails to end their six-match winless streak when they face ENPPI on Tuesday.The Swiss boss, who took over in January,…