Iran court lifts ban on cinema magazine
Iran has lifted a ban on a cinema magazine which was ordered to halt publication in March for printing decadent and corrupt articles on foreign film stars, Fars news agency…
Mumbai attacks put Bollywood on hold
The ripple effects of the terrorist attacks on Mumbai are being felt by the city s Bollywood film industry, with premieres and new releases postponed until fear subsides.Glitzy parties and…
Ezz extends gains on dividend, boosts Egypt index
CAIRO: Ezz Steel, Egypt s largest steel maker by sales, gained for the sixth time in seven sessions on Wednesday, lifting Egypt s index, as investors scrambled for its dividend.…
Zell sees Brazil, Egypt best for property investment
NEW YORK: Brazil, Egypt, Mexico and China remain some of the best places for property investments as the global financial crisis drags on, real estate mogul Sam Zell said on…
NATO, Israel boost anti-terror cooperation: official
BRUSSELS: NATO and Israel agreed Tuesday to boost cooperation in the fight against terrorism and to increase military ties, an alliance official said. We have updated, to reinforce it, the…
El-Fiqi lashes out at Hamas
CAIRO: Mustafa El-Fiqi, who heads Parliament's foreign relations committee, has lashed out at Hamas, saying the Palestinian group won't be allowed to set up an "Islamic emirate in the Gaza…
Egypt willing to participate in anti-piracy missions
CAIRO: Egypt is prepared to participate in any UN-sponsored mission to guard ships from piracy off Somalia's coast but it is opposed to unilateral action, cabinet spokesman Magdy Rady said…
Egypt against Iran 'developing nuclear weapons'
CAIRO: Egypt supports international efforts aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit said on Wednesday.But he also warned against taking military action against the…
Shoura Council approves new civil universities law
CAIRO: The Shoura Council approved the new civil universities law despite a request filed by the People's Assembly's education committee to review it, Aly Laban, committee member, said.The new law…