Lebanon bans prize-winning cartoon 'Persepolis'
BEIRUT: The Oscar-nominated film Persepolis , which has annoyed authorities in Iran for its critical portrayal of the Islamic revolution, has been banned in Lebanon, an interior ministry official told…
Showdown in Tibet
On March 14, the otherworldly calm of Lhasa, Tibet's holy city, was shattered by riots and gunfire. The spark that triggered unrest in the Tibetan part of what is now…
The trouble with hope
America's presidential election campaign is being followed in Europe with passionate interest. It is seen as a long saga full of surprises. The human and intellectual qualities of the three…
Creating a US-Iran bridge
The upcoming second round of talks with the United States on Iraq Security offers another opportunity for US-Iranian dialogue and negotiations. However, an atmosphere of mistrust between the United States…
Fair trade emerging in Egyptian markets
CAIRO: Hashem Brothers, a company specializing in aromatic oil production started adhering to the United Nations Global Compact of 2004, part of which is the Fair Trade program.In line with…
Court sentences Eissa to 6 months in rumor case
CAIRO: El-Dostour editor-in-chief Ibrahim Eissa was sentenced Wednesday to six months imprisonment after being found guilty of spreading false information that damaged national stability.Eissa remains free on LE 200 bail…
Serageldin calls for change, investing in youth
CAIRO: Before starting his lecture on youth and the private sector, Ismail Serageldin, director of the Library of Alexandria, warned the audience that he would be taking them on a…
Hadari confirms Sion desire
CAIRO: The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has requested an answer from Al Ahly regarding Essam Al-Hadari s claims that he wants to move to FC Sion.The Egyptian Football…
We would be silly not to keep Ghaly, says Jewell
CAIRO: Derby County manager Paul Jewell has heaped praise upon on-loan midfielder Hossam Ghaly, implying that the Rams would be looking to keep the Egyptian on permanent basis. Ghaly, who…