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…
The art of war: US lieutenant brings Iraqi paintings to New York
NEW YORK: With fiery reds and black-oil-stained browns criss-crossed with misshapen ladders, Mohammed Al-Hamadany paints the violence of Baghdad, the battles over power and the shattered innocence.For the US military…
Controversial cartoons tour the region
Cartoonists from the Middle East and North Africa will exhibit a selection of newly commissioned and controversial works in London July 1-18, highlighting key social issues in the region and…