France scents fresh triumph as Cannes curtain comes down
The Cannes showdown between the world s greatest film directors comes to a close Sunday with a bleak prison drama tipped to let France take the top prize for the…
Talaat Moustafa leads Egypt shares up
CAIRO: Egyptian stock indexes edged up on Sunday, driven by a rally on the real estate sector led by shares in Talaat Moustafa, which gained 5.1 percent after plunging 14.5…
Rachid says Egypt, US to double trade in 4 years
CAIRO: Egypt plans to double the volume of trade with the United States over the next four years, Trade Minister Rachid Mohamed Rachid told Daily News Egypt Sunday ahead of…
Obama seen breaking new Mideast ground before Cairo speech
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama continues to break new ground in his quest for Arab-Israeli peace as he finishes up his meetings with key players before a landmark speech in…
Mubarak appears on TV after grandson death
CAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak has made his first televised appearance since the death of his beloved grandson and the cancellation of his US trip.State TV aired brief footage Sunday of…
Madinaty construction moving forward, say TMG execs
CAIRO: Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) executives held a press gathering Saturday at the site of their flagship development project, Madinaty, in the wake of a tumultuous week for one of…
Cairo hosts Euromoney housing finance conference
CAIRO: Leaders in the real estate and housing sectors will gather in Cairo today for the third annual Euromoney Egypt Housing Finance Conference.The one-day conference will address challenges and prospects…
Susan Boyle through to 'Britain's Got Talent' semis
Susan Boyle, the dowdy Scottish spinster whose mighty singing voice has catapulted her to global fame thanks to YouTube, won through to the next round of talent show Britain s…
China in Action on Climate Change
BEIJING: Climate change is a serious challenge to humanity and sustainable development, which requires both proactive responses and concerted effort by the international community.China attaches great importance to tackling climate…
The Shadow of the Crescent
NEW YORK: As Pakistan atrophies in its existential crisis, a fundamental question about the nature of the country is coming to the fore: Are the country's citizens Pakistanis who happen…