Capturing the diversity of Egypt's culture
Coptic priests, Bedouin women, and a blue-tinted photo of famous belly dancer Dina's renowned tummy - these are some of the subjects of the latest photography exhibition on display at…
Ireland Votes, Europe Waits
On June 12, Irish voters will vote on the European Union's Lisbon Treaty, the instrument designed to improve the efficiency and legitimacy of the now 27-member bloc. Ireland is the…
The suicide cult – transposed
The West should have nothing on us because many of our afflictions seem to be popping up there too. I speak of the 'suicide cult'. On June 5 www.wsws.org reported…
Is there a new Washington consensus?
Two and a half years ago, senior staff members of the World Bank approached the Nobel laureate Michael Spence to ask him to lead a high-powered commission on economic growth.…
Food Bank hopes to eliminate hunger by 2025
CAIRO: There is an Arabic proverb that says, "No one sleeps with an empty stomach. But that's certainly not the case in Egypt these days.According to the Ministry of Social…
Ezbet El-Baroudi farmers struggle against eviction, assault
BEHEIRA: A declaration of love is scrawled in paint on the wall above the woman's bed: "A + A, the dream of my life. Below it, the woman (who has…
Danish TV elects Iraqi-born teenager as Miss Headscarf 2008
COPENHAGEN: A Danish TV station said Tuesday it has chosen an Iraqi-born woman as winner of the Miss Headscarf 2008 competition, as the Nordic country debates Islamic traditions in the…
Meteb out of Malawi trip
CAIRO: Egypt s striking crisis has mounted after Emad Meteb pulled out of the squad facing Malawi in the World Cup qualifiers on Saturday.The Ahly striker is still suffering from…