The settlers will survive Annapolis
The Annapolis conference was primarily an instance of political theater rather than a significant international diplomatic event. And while the performance was not particularly good and the two key actors,…
Film fest honored guest at British Council's Disability Day
CAIRO: In celebration of International Disability Day, the British Council in Egypt organized a program to raise awareness about the rights of people with disabilities. The celebration included several events.…
Training to preside over environment courts
CAIRO: As Egypt turns its attention to the environment, it has become important to familiarize judges in environmental courts with the ecological culture before assuming their duties.Chief Justices and judges…
Torture on the rise, says Nadime Center report
CAIRO: El Nadim Center for the Management and Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence launched its third report on torture in Egypt amid sharp exchanges between members of the center and…
Muslim cleric demands apology from Bangladesh author
Controversial Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen, who is in hiding in India after protests by Muslims, must apologize for her anti-Islamic writings, a prominent Indian Muslim cleric said Monday. The 45-year-old…
German Embassy employees fired in visa scandals in Moscow, Cairo
BERLIN: Several employees at the German embassies in Cairo and Moscow have been fired after authorities discovered that possibly hundreds of visas were issued to people based on forged documents,…
EU, Africa open new chapter after no-holds-barred summit
LISBON: EU and African leaders pledged Sunday to create a new partnership of equals at a summit marked by rows over trade and Darfur and a vitriolic attack by Zimbabwe…
Cabinet spokesman clarifies conflicting statements over subsidies program reforms
CAIRO: Statements made by President Hosni Mubarak and those made by the Cabinet over the new subsidies program do not conflict, Cabinet spokesman Magdi Radi told Daily News Egypt.Last week,…