The fight for food
Every year, 3.5 million mothers and children below the age of five die in poor countries because they do not have the nutrition they need to fight common diseases. Three-quarters…
A ceasefire is no small thing
The ceasefire is still in effect, which is something of a surprise. After all, this is a ceasefire few like - especially in Israel. Some of the same government officials…
Egypt's sectarian problem
In less than one week three sectarian incidents took place in different Egyptian governorates. One of them is related to the sudden absence of a Christian woman in the governorate…
Study finds increased heavy metal concentration in local tea brands
CAIRO: A recent medical study found local commercial tea supplies to include increases in lead concentration, causing some alarm to consumers and producers. In a research paper done by the…
Is Egypt's family planning campaign a lost cause?
CAIRO: In the late 1970s, Egypt's population was 40 million. Three decades later, it has nearly doubled and experts warn that if the government does not reduce the growth rate,…
Online groups accuse Adel Imam of apostasy
CAIRO: Two Facebook groups are calling for people to boycott Adel Imam's new movie "Hassan and Morqos in which the veteran comedian plays the role of a Coptic priest."A call…
Zidan unwanted in Ittihad- report
CAIRO: Following speculation linking Mohamed Zidan with Ittihad Jeddah, Saudi reports claimed that coach Gabriel Calderon is not interested in the Egyptian striker.Al-Medina newspaper reported that the Argentine coach is…
Saied's move to Ismaili in progress
CAIRO: Ibrahim Saied s prospected move from Ankaragucu to Ismaili is in progress as the Egypt defender claims that the Dervishes have completed part of the deal.Ankaragucu are believed to…