Determination and sensitivity
Determination and sensitivity was the prevailing slogan in Israel during implementation of the disengagement plan in August 2005. It expressed the attitude demanded of Israel s security forces toward removal…
The Lebanon War One Year Later
It is now almost one year since the European Union committed to stabilize Lebanon following last summer's war. With its decision to send thousands of soldiers to Lebanon to implement…
Store grains, dried fruit properly to prevent parasite outbreaks
CAIRO: In preparation for the holy month of Ramadan is people are stocking up on beans, lentils and other types of grains usually used to break the fast or for…
Slovenia welcomes Egypt's diplomatic mission upgrade in Ljubljana
CAIRO: Slovenia welcomed Wednesday Egypt s decision to upgrade its diplomatic representation in its capital, Ljubljana, to the level of ambassador extraordinaire. We are more than satisfied with the good…
Swedish Muslims cancel demonstration against Prophet Mohamed cartoon
STOCKHOLM: Swedish Muslims said Wednesday they had called off a demonstration planned for Friday against a newspaper cartoon depicting Prophet Mohamed (PBUH) as a dog following talks with the prime…
Accused Egyptian man denies raping children in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY: An Egyptian man accused of raping up to 20 children in Kuwait denied all charges in court Tuesday telling the judge he had confessed under torture. Jihad Al-Saadi,…
FDI moves beyond traditional sectors
CAIRO: With foreign direct investments (FDI) surging to $11.1 billion during the fiscal year 2006/07 - up 81.7 percent from the previous year - the country must be doing something…
Egypt wary of 'missed opportunity' at Mideast conference
ALEXANDRIA: President Hosni Mubarak met a string of foreign dignitaries and diplomats on Tuesday in a bid to avert what he called "another lost opportunity at a US-sponsored Mideast peace…
Muslim Brotherhood: third detainee in 'critical condition,' denied treatment
CAIRO: A third detained member of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) has been admitted to the intensive care unit at Manial University Hospital after developing a serious heart condition in Tora…
Sodic defends real estate boom
CAIRO: With an increasing number of development projects - both in residential and retail sectors - skeptical views claim the current real estate boom is only a bubble and fear…