1,821 pigs slaughtered, government continues culling campaign
CAIRO: Despite resistance from pig farmers, government plans to slaughter pigs as a precautionary measure against the H1N1 virus are moving forward, with a reported 1,821 slaughtered pigs at press…
Study examines public perception of press freedom in Egypt
CAIRO: A recent study explored freedom of the press in Egypt, along with 22 other countries, as the world celebrated International Press Freedom Day on May 3 - an occasion…
Pope hopes for a fruitful Mideast trip
VATICAN CITY: Pope Benedict XVI told his weekly general audience on Wednesday that he hoped his trip to the Middle East will bear much fruit for all the troubled region…
NCHR report criticizes state of emergency, thousands of administrative detentions
CAIRO: The National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) launched its fifth annual report, amidst speculation by the media about the reasons for its delayed publication.Divided into five sections, the 328-page…
Egypt still free of H1N1, says ministry
CAIRO: Egypt's Ministry of Health confirmed that Egypt is free of the H1N1 virus, despite a scare in Hurghada on Wednesday. State-run daily Al-Ahram had reported that a 37-year-old Austrian…
Hip Hop steps in Helwan streets
CAIRO: It can look a bit like aerobics, as participants keep up with steps counted out loud. It looks easy enough. That is until the young performers execute the more…
Azhar Sheikh permits abortion for rape victims with 'good reputation'
CAIRO: Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar Mohamed Sayed Tantawy said that rape victims are allowed to undergo abortion if the pregnancy is unwanted, and provided that she is not "comfortable with…
PA suspends swine flu discussions as Egypt remains free of the virus
CAIRO: Health officials and parliament members reiterated that Egypt remains free of the H1N1 virus, otherwise known as swine flu, as the People's Assembly (PA) suspended discussions on the situation.Kamal…
'Egyptian Madoff' sentenced to 15 years in prison
CAIRO: The Cairo Economic Court sentenced Egyptian businessmen Nabil El-Boushi in absentia Wednesday to 15 years in prison for fraudulently investing more than LE 350 million of his clients' money.…
Muslim Brotherhood calls for more 'active' role against Israel
CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood said May 15 will mark 'International Anger Day' in commemoration of the Nakba, in protest against "the Zionist violation of Arab land, Mohamed Habib, the group's…