E-mail brings books in small doses for commuters
Reuters Never had time to read Moby Dick and want something weightier than spam to read on your Blackberry on the way to work?A new web site is offering to…
Egypt frees 130 Islamic Jihad members from jail
CAIRO: Egyptian authorities have released 130 members of Islamic Jihad, including a provincial leader, after they signed pledges of non-violence, security officials said on Monday.The freed prisoners are all members…
No shortage of Egyptian talent, but services need a boost, says report
CAIRO: Everybody's talking about the brain-drain - the migration of Egyptian talent to greener pastures. A recent report in Al Ahram daily posits that talented people in all fields are…
Officials visit Qalet Al Kabsh
CAIRO: As homeless residents of Qalet Al Kabsh continue to file complaints, officials from the Cairo governorate paid a short visit to the bulldozed area on Saturday to promise relocation.The…
Wife of Kazakh diplomat gives birth to triplets
CAIRO: Some people associate Egypt with the Pyramids, others with the Nile and others with diving in Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada. Kazakhs, for sure, now associate Egypt with fertility. Kazakh…
Mediterranean Forum concerned by Palestinian living conditions
RETHYMNON, Greece: The Mediterranean Forum, comprising 11 countries in the region, expressed its concern on Saturday about deteriorating living conditions in the Palestinian territories. Several ministers present at the meeting…
Amnesty chief stresses need for Arab League to protect human rights
CAIRO: In an effort to enhance the protection of human rights among Arab League member states, Secretary General of the London-based rights group Amnesty International Irene Khan visited Cairo on…
Website aims to promote Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA: A fervent Alexandrian tour guide has launched a special website to boost tourism to her city and encourage both tourists and locals to explore the history and beauty of…
Inside the Middle East: Poverty in the Gulf
We travelled to Bahrain, where despite a generally positive economic situation and relatively high GDP per capita, there is still a portion of the local population that is left on…
