Hawass threatens to pull out of Swiss antiquities show
CAIRO: Antiquities chief Zahi Hawass threatened on Wednesday to withdraw archeological items on show in Switzerland because of a parallel picture exhibition he deemed offensive to Egypt. Hawass, the charismatic…
Tibet's peace of the grave
The recent events in Tibet and adjoining provinces are causes for deep concern. Indeed, the dispersal of a peaceful protest march organized by Tibetan monks, which led to a wave…
A redistribution of power in Lebanon
American objectives in Lebanon are clear, reasonable and honorable. The United States wants an independent, democratic Lebanon free from foreign interference, particularly from Syria and Iran. It also wants a…
Danish cartoons: A window of opportunity
"Haram! That was the first word the bawab on Mecca Street said after asking my nationality. When he heard the word "Denmark he smiled and lifted his index finger in…
University staff reject Nazif's proposal
CAIRO: Following a meeting between Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif and university presidents on Tuesday to discuss wage increases, university professors still intend to go ahead with their planned strike on…
New facility coordinates emergency hospital care
CAIRO: Khadiga is a heart patient who often needs intensive care services on the spot. This need can't always be met because the number of intensive care units (ICUs) cannot…
Palm Hills Tournament to build a foundation for tennis champions
CAIRO: Potential tennis champions are born every day. Well maybe not every day, but you get the idea. The difficult part is finding them and getting them to stick with…
Border police kill one Sudanese woman, arrest second with infant
EL-ARISH: Egyptian police on Tuesday fatally shot a Sudanese woman and arrested a second one who was with an infant as they tried to cross into Israel, a security official…
Hassan eyes Belgian Cup
CAIRO: Ahmed Hassan said he eyes signing out from Anderlecht on a high note through winning the Belgian Cup.The Egypt captain scored for the second successive league game during the…