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…
News in brief
Central Bank raises interest rate to 10.5 pct The Central Bank of Egypt increased its overnight deposit rate by half a percentage point to 10.5 percent after inflation accelerated to…