Israel and Palestine need Europe to make peace
The last 15 years have shown that neither Israel nor the Palestinians can reach peace on their own, each for complex internal and external reasons. My claim is that only…
Editorial : In Egypt, history certainly repeats itself
Last week kicked off with what I vote the déjà vu moment of "Egypt 2008. Once again a court hands down a jail sentence and fine to democracy advocate Saad…
Much ado about sex selection
CAIRO: Is the issue of sex selection that has recently captured public attention simply a media flash in the pan, or does it warrant serious debate because the science meant…
Lions, monkeys take underground route to Gaza zoo
RAFAH, Gaza Strip: The monkeys and lions were drugged, tossed into cloth sacks and pulled through smuggling tunnels under the border between Egypt and the besieged Gaza Strip before ending…
Egypt complains at Europe's treatment of visa seekers
CAIRO: The Egyptian government has complained to European consulates at the treatment of Egyptians seeking visas and is advising Egyptians to stay away from offending countries, the foreign ministry said…
No exclusive rights for Ahly channel
CAIRO: The Ministry of Information has turned down Ahly s request to exclusively broadcast their games on the club s newly-launched satellite channel.Ahly chairman Hassan Hamdi held a meeting with…
Roma too good for Ahly
CAIRO: Egyptian champions Ahly slumped to a 3-0 defeat to Italian side AS Roma in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday, just three days before the league s kick-off.Mauro Esposito put…
SODIC buys agricultural firm for $59 mln
CAIRO: Sixth of October Development and Investment (SODIC) has bought El Yusr Company for Projects and Agricultural Development in a deal worth LE 312.6 million ($59 million), SODIC said on…