'Negotiating Arab-Israeli peace,´ is it possible?
This month, the US Institute for Peace released Negotiating Arab-Israeli Peace: American Leadership in the Middle East, a report that examined US peace-making efforts over the past four decades.The study…
The return of the 'olla'
CAIRO: The traditional clay water container 'olla' is reemerging as the answer to mounting complaints about the purity of tap water, the efficiency of water plants - that is if…
UNIC promotes campaign to end violence against women
CAIRO: The United Nations Information Centre in Cairo held a press conference last week during which the Center's Director, Maher Nasser made a presentation on the Secretary-General's campaign to end…
Railway employees start wave of protests
CAIRO: One hundred employees of the Egyptian Railway Authority from El-Wosta, Beni Suef, protested against pay and conditions Saturday.The five-hour protest, which began at 10 am in El-Wosta, was intended…
Egypt reinstates film after Netherlands 'apology'
CAIRO: An Egyptian festival on Sunday went back on its decision to ban a Dutch film after what it said was a Dutch government apology for a short film attacking…
Al-Hadary ready to accept Al Ahly decisions
CAIRO: Essam Al-Hadary has promised to accept any decision made by Al Ahly board concerning his controversial move to FC Sion.An apologetic Hadary appeared in Egypt s most popular TV…
Zamalek's Gaafar fit to face APR
CAIRO: Zamalek striker Mostafa Gaafar is ready for his side s Champions League encounter with APR Rwanda, the club said on Saturday.Gaafar missed the 1-1 draw with Ittihad Alexandria in…
Sports Talk: Goalie on the run
It is a big deal to a lot of people, the fleeing of Egypt s premier football goalkeeper to a little known Swiss club without having the courtesy of first…