THE REEL ESTATE: Another year, another hope, another fear of disappointment
After months of speculations, countless rumors and reports pledging better organization, top-notch films and bigger stars, the Cairo International Film Festival kicked off Tuesday night with fireworks, celebrities and a…
Hosny, Molina excited about Cairo Film Fest
CAIRO: Culture Minister Farouk Hosny urged Egyptian viewers to drop watching mainstream action films for the sake of the more art-house features that will be screened during the Cairo International…
Cairo International Film Festival's recommended movies of the day – Nov. 19
Into the Wild Director: Sean Penn. Starring: Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden and William Hurt.Synopsis: After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives…
Re-Thinking Homegrown Terrorism
BERLIN: Homegrown terrorism stands high on the security agenda almost everywhere in Europe. Its links to international extremist Islamic groups require that governments review and re-think how they respond to…
A museum that doesn't want you as a visitor
JERUSALEM: Breaking the Silence, an organization of Israeli Defense Force (IDF) veterans, conducts tours in the West Bank city of Hebron, the only Palestinian city with a settlement in its…
Respect and honor for Pakistan's women
LAYYAH, Pakistan: Living in a village in southern Punjab, 13-year-old "Naila graduated from her sixth grade class and received a marriage proposal from a neighboring boy from a well-to-do family.…
IN FOCUS: Stealing Hope
Four weeks ago, the Arabs were cursing the American model and gleefully anticipated its fall. It has fallen already because of the financial crisis that hit the global economy. But…
Study on Iraqi refugees 'fills knowledge gap'
CAIRO: A survey released on Sunday has revealed the economic hardships experienced by Iraqis living in Egypt.The survey, carried out by the American University in Cairo's Center for Migration and…
Meteb's Boro link played down
CAIRO: Emad Meteb s agent Nader Shawki rejected reports linking the Egypt striker with a move to Middlesbrough. There is no offer from Middlesbrough for Meteb, Shawki, who is also…