Lush costumes, lavish set rescue middle-grade "Lakmé"
Cairo Opera House is currently hosting opera "Lakmé, the story of ill-fated lovers, one Indian, one British, living under the British Occupation of India. Written in French by Leo Delibes,…
The age of white horses
"My novel, 'The Time of White Horses,' counters the Zionist saying: 'Palestine is a land without a people for a people without a land,' Jordanian-Palestinian writer Ibrahim Nasrallah told Arabic…
Heated debate over religious censorship
A heated debate concerning religious censorship in Egypt's film industry divided attendants and speakers alike in an open discussion last Saturday at Prince Taz Palace. Featured speakers included producer Hany…
The Paracetamol Dilemma
WELLINGTON: Paracetamol (known as acetaminophen in the United States) is one of the world's most commonly used drugs. It is the preferred medication for relieving fever and pain because of…
Turkish women battle for rights
ISTANBUL: In the past two decades, a movement of some 30 Turkish non-governmental women's rights organizations has spearheaded legal, political and social change to promote equality and eliminate violence against…
The Black Hole in America's GDP
CAMBRIDGE: The massive downturn in American's economy will last longer and be more damaging than previous recessions, because it is driven by an unprecedented loss of household wealth. Although the…
Caritas celebrates rehabilitation program
CAIRO: In a ceremony Wednesday, international NGO Caritas honored over 20 people with special needs after they completed training courses it offered in different fields under the supervision of the…
Developing Muslim nations hatch food security plan
KUALA LUMPUR: Developing Muslim countries sought ways Thursday to help their farmers boost production and prevent the global economic downturn from choking the steady supply of affordable food.Agriculture ministers and…
US State Department Human Rights report critical of Egypt record
CAIRO: The annual human rights report for 2008 released by the US State Department criticized Egypt's continued abuses singling out the government for its poor track record."The government s respect…
PA industry committee discusses truck drivers' grievances
CAIRO: The People's Assembly (PA) industry and energy committee has conducted the first of a series of meetings on Wednesday to discuss truck drivers' grievances, the Ministry of Trade and…