Reasoning with Iran
PARIS: Negotiations over Iran's nuclear program have been stalled for more than three years. For six years, the voices of reason have largely been drowned out, with passions and delusions…
Population ministry to combat illegal immigration with education
CAIRO: In an attempt to combat illegal immigration, the government announced plans to establish schools for vocational education in the governorate of Fayyoum. The schools are a joint project between…
Doctors protest at finance ministry, but disagreements prevail
CAIRO: Doctors protested pay conditions outside the ministry of finance Tuesday, amidst clear divisions between the Doctors Syndicate, which organized the protest, and rights group Doctors Without Rights (DWR).Some 40…
Egypt to invest Japan grant in wind power
CAIRO: The People's Assembly's industry and energy committee approved new plans between Japan and Egypt to develop wind energy projects in Egypt.Moustafa Mohamed Moustafa, member in the industry and energy…
Foreign education shapes values of students, says study
CAIRO: A study on the effects of foreign education institutions on Egypt warned of a schism in society because of the westernized education students receive.The study, "Foreign Education and its…
Ismaili assistant unhappy with fans' no-show
ISMAILIYA: Ismaili assistant coach Ahmed Al-Agouz was unhappy that his side played in an almost empty stadium against Asyut Petroleum.The Dervishes claimed a 1-0 victory over Asyut to come within…
Zaki refuses to comment on Mido's accusations
CAIRO: Amr Zaki remained tight-lipped over Ahmed "Mido Hossam s recent accusations after "receiving instructions from Egypt coach Hassan Shehata not to respond.Mido claimed on Tuesday that his Wigan teammate…
Egypt arrests Turk with ancient Coptic relics, says report
CAIRO: Customs officials on Tuesday arrested a Turkish man at Cairo airport after they found ancient Coptic Christian relics in his luggage, an airport official said.The 72-year-old traveler is suspected…