The art of finance
PRINCETON: In the middle of September's financial meltdown, a remarkable event occurred in London. While the City of London was shaken by the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the run…
In Focus: Citizens behind bars
When the two-month jail term was first handed down by the court to colleague Ibrahim Eissa, editor-in-chief of the Egyptian daily Al-Dostour, before he received a Presidential pardon, I asked…
We're thrilled by the Eissa pardon, says Journalists Syndicate chief
CAIRO: The Journalists' Syndicate, headed by Makram Mohamed Ahmed, was the body that mediated the presidential pardon given to Al-Dostour's editor Ibrahim Eissa, Ahmed told Daily News Egypt.Ahmed said that…
Comparative study reveals ins and outs of press freedom in Egypt
CAIRO: Even though they are exercising self-censorship, the emergence of the independent, privately-owned newspapers has pushed the limits of press freedom for various publications, including state-run newspapers, a recent study…
ON TV kicks off
CAIRO: A ray of light breaks through a dark screen to concentrate on a group of people representing the Egyptian society. Then the ON TV promo ends with a scene…
Sexual harassment suspects to be tried next Monday, says prosecutor
CAIRO: Egypt's Prosecutor-General announced Monday that men arrested for sexual harassment during the recent Eid holiday will be seeing the inside of the North Agouza courtroom next week, where they…
Al-Sayed delighted with Egypt recall
CAIRO: Zamalek goal keaper Abdel-Wahed Al-Sayed feels delighted after earning a long-awaited call-up to the Egypt national team, following his injury problems.Al-Sayed, who was hampered by injuries throughout the past…
Ahly close to Worgu deal
CAIRO: Ahly are on brink of luring Enyimba ace Stephen Worgu in January, Reds marketing manager Adli Al-Qaeyi said. Negotiation with Enyimba is at advanced stage, but we haven't agreed…
Three remanded in Britain over Prophet Mohamed book publisher fire
LONDON: Three men were remanded in custody Friday after being charged by British police with conspiring to damage the home and office of the publisher of a novel about the…
