War-torn hearts and battered minds
I hadn't intended to see "Battle for Haditha. Out of personal choice, I had decided not to. But as usual Cairo Film Festival cock-up would have it, "Reservoir Dogs could…
Trying to catch the moon in a bottle, Euro-whimsy style
What color is the universe? Beige, according to one of the many eccentric characters of "La Luna en Botella. This jolly little question is a snippet that fits neatly into…
Characters in 'Full Scope' mirror Russia's post-Soviet identity crisis
It's not everyday you see a President Putin look-alike frolicking in a ripped vest - but then the Cairo Film Festival does open windows onto all sorts of worlds.Valery Pendrakovsky's…
Tapping IT doors: ITSC's El-Kishky talks about the growing sector
CAIRO: The telecommunications sector is expanding faster than any other industry in the nation, but there are still many unexplored opportunities that should be addressed. "The real boom is coming…
Egypt sees a decline in CPI, inflation remains high as holiday season approaches
CAIRO: In line with market expectations, Egypt s consumer price index (CPI) eased to 6.9 percent year-on-year in November from 7.5 percent in October, however, inflationary pressures continue to loom…
Arabs reject UN environment center including Israel
CAIRO: Arab officials have rejected a UN proposal to set up a regional environmental training center in the Middle East because it would include Israel, a Saudi official said Wednesday.Prince…
Riot police cordon off Ayman Nour vigil
CAIRO: Riot police cordoned off dozens of supporters of Egypt's most famous jailed dissident as they held a candlelight vigil marking two years since a judge ordered Ayman Nour be…
Eissa trial adjourned until Jan. 2
CAIRO: The trial of Al-Dostour editor Ibrahim Eissa was adjourned Wednesday until Jan. 2, 2008.Eissa is accused of publishing articles in August questioning the health of President Hosni Mubarak which,…
Ittihad coach Salah to sue Hanafi over comments
CAIRO: Ittihad coach Mohamed Salah said he will sue midfielder Hesham Hanafi after the latter accused him of accepting money from players to select them in the starting line-up. I…
