CAIRO CAROUSEL: This silence past compare
I miss the Eid break. No, am not overtly pious nor philanthropically inclined - I do my bit for charity.But it is the eerie, almost apocalyptic silence that accompanies Eid…
THE REEL ESTATE: The Christian "Hostage"
The long, marginal history of Copts in film is about to change.kind of!I wasn t intending to write a full-length review of Al Rahina (The Hostage), one of the most…
A film that does not leave audiences Justifable Betrayed
CAIRO: If a good detective story is about suspense and excitement, "Khiyana Mashruaa (Justifiable Betrayal), the new film release by film director Khalid Yousif, satisfies the requirements of that genre.…
Government to import 100 American and Chinese locomotives
Purchase part of $8.5 billion restructuring programCAIRO: The Ministry of Transportation (MOT) is set to sign contracts in January to import 100 new locomotives from Chinese and American manufacturers, a…
Brotherhood official denies group seeking official status
CAIRO: Mahmoud Ezzat, Secretary-General of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB), has denied reports that the banned, but tolerated Islamist group convened to establish an official political following President Mubarak's announced plans…
Olmert in Egypt as prisoner exchange talks continue
CAIRO: Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert meets President Hosni Mubarak today as Egypt attempts to reach a successful resolution in the prisoner exchange negotiations between Hamas and the Israeli government."Olmert…
Man who filmed Saddam on mobile phone arrested
Associated PressBAGHDAD: The person believed to have recorded Saddam Hussein s execution on a cell phone camera was arrested Wednesday, an adviser to Iraq s prime minister said.The adviser to…
Brotherhood members arrested in dawn raid
CAIRO: Egyptian police arrested 20 members of the Muslim Brotherhood for membership of a banned organization Tuesday, a security source said, in the latest crackdown on the leading opposition group.The…
Fathi set for Sheffield move
Cairo: Egypt and Ismaili defender Ahmed Fathi is set to join Premiership side Sheffield United during January for 700,000 sterling pounds (just under LE 8 million), the coastal club said.Ismaili…
Ghaly loses four teeth during Portsmouth draw
Cairo: Egyptian midfielder Hossam Ghaly lost four teeth in a collision with Portsmouth defender Noe Pamarot during their 1-1 draw in the Premiership.Ghaly wasn t even awarded a foul and…
