Peace is hard work in the Middle East and beyond
OASIS OF PEACE: In Israel, there is a village where Arabs and Jews live as neighbors. Both groups endeavor to create a just society that can be a model for…
The Press versus Privacy
LONDON: Privacy has become a big issue in contemporary jurisprudence. The "right to privacy is enshrined in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights, and guaranteed by Article 8 of…
Boom and gloom: New traffic law brings business and fear
CAIRO: The new traffic law aimed at easing chronic congestion in Egypt has scared off some drivers who fear heavy fines, driven others to expect to pay higher bribes, and…
Teachers lash out at assessment exam, demand more respect
CAIRO: About 120 school teachers expressed their rejection of government plans to link pay increases with teachers' performance in assessment exams at a protest Thursday.Teachers say that the examinations are…
Grand Mufti calls for collaboration to organize Ramadan charity eateries
CAIRO: Grand Mufti Sheikh Ali Gomaa has renewed his request that all organizers of free public eateries for the poor in Ramadan, known as mawaed el-rahman, to cooperate and coordinate…
Ain Shams students frustrated with grades hotline
CAIRO: Students at Ain Shams University accused the university administration of withholding their grades for three days to force them to use a new hotline costing LE 1.50 per minute.…
Ismaili fine Sobhi after coach bust-up
CAIRO: Ismaili have fined goal keeper Mohamed Sobhi LE 5,000 after a bust-up with coach Khaled Al-Qammash."Sobhi has always been an example to follow and so we won't suspend him.…
European trio interested in Shikabala – report
CAIRO: Hertha Berlin, Ajax and Anderlecht have revealed their interest in signing Zamalek's wizard Shikabala, according to news reports. Website 4-4-2.com said that the three European sides will open talks…
El Geziry breaks swimming record, lags behind in Pentathlon ranking
CAIRO: Egypt s Amr El Geziry set a new Olympic modern pentathlon 200 m swimming record of 1:55:86, breaking Andrey Moiseev s mark in Athens four years ago of 1:58:88.But…
