Rolling down the river
From atop Mounib bridge, what was recently a common scene, has become a rarity. Amid tears of joy and sadness the wooden planks of a small boat touched the waters…
Arab League working on guidebook for language to be used by TV networks, news websites
CAIRO: Arab information ministers are drafting a lexicon that would spell out language terminology to be used by television networks and internet news sites in their countries, the Arab League…
Activists call for formation of independent trade unions
CAIRO: Increasing violations of workers' rights and an unrepresentative, state-controlled, trade union structure necessitate the formation of independent, worker-led, trade unions in Egypt, say labor rights activists.This was the conclusion…
James Zogby looks at the bright side of America
CAIRO: "So justifiably upset as I am and you might be about American policy, you should appreciate the changes we've made and are still making, said James J. Zogby, president…
Agrium considers writing off Damietta project
CAIRO: The Agrium parent company in Canada is considering writing off the nitrogen plant in Damietta after the People's Assembly (PA) recommended that it be relocated.The third largest nitrogen producer…
10 things to know before going to Cairo Stadium
There's going to be a lot of football action in the coming months. If you're planning on attending any of these matches at Cairo Stadium, here are some useful tips,…
Husband bullied into paying false I.O.Us
The Cairo Attorney General began investigating a legal notice made by Tamer El Sherbiny after the abduction of his wife by a car dealer. El Sherbiny had bought a Chevrolet…
UN bird flu chief cites improvement despite continued threat of pandemic
UNITED NATIONS: Bird flu in poultry and wild birds remains entrenched in Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Indonesia and Vietnam but the threat has eased a bit elsewhere, the UN official coordinating…
Muslim countries win concession regarding religious debates by UN human rights body
GENEVA: Muslim countries have won a battle to prevent Islam from being criticized during debates by the UN Human Rights Council.Religions deserve special protection because any debate about faith is…