Torture victim's family battles for justice
FAYOUM: On Aug. 19, 2007, 42-year-old Mohamed Gomaa Hassan Dahshoury was taken by a police patrol from his used items shop in Kamin, Fayoum. One month later his battered body…
Dutch film 'Fitna' gets muted response
CAIRO: Dutch MP Geert Wilders' film "Fitna went online Thursday evening to a mostly muted reaction.The 15-minute film - which opens with an image of one of the cartoons of…
Practice with the Pros
CAIRO: The Palm Aroussy Tennis Academy (PATA) at the Palm Hills Club, has been buzzing with activity over the last few days, as the events of the Palm Hills International…
I switched to a defensive role, says Shawky
CAIRO: Egypt midfielder Mohamed Shawky revealed that he has been asked to play as a central defender against Argentina on Wednesday. The coach (Hassan Shehata) started the game with a…
Dubai unveils culture projects
DUBAI: The Gulf emirate of Dubai announced on Wednesday plans to build a series of cultural projects such as libraries, theaters and museums, including one dedicated to Prophet Mohamed. The…
US expresses regret; Egypt angry over Suez killing
CAIRO/MANAMA: The US expressed regret over the shooting of an Egyptian near the Suez Canal by a cargo ship chartered by the US navy.Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit said Egypt…
PA speaker recommends Brotherhood political party
CAIRO: Ahmed Fathi Sorour, Speaker of the People's Assembly (PA) made an unusual comment that it was time for the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) to establish a legitimate political party.Sorour's statement…
Palestinians discuss proposal for Israel ceasefire in Egypt
RAFAH: A delegation from Hamas and Islamic Jihad met with Egyptian security officials Thursday to discuss a ceasefire proposal with Israel that was prepared by Egypt in consultation with the…
Will wind and sun power Egypt's future?
CAIRO: Could Egyptian windmills one day eclipse Saudi oil wells? Capitalizing on the publicity afforded by his parent company Renova's sponsorship of the Argentina-Egypt football match this week, Avelar Energy's…