Cairene filmmaker delves into the life of Egyptian women
In his two short films - a documentary and a short feature - Egyptian filmmaker Sherif El Bendary attempts an unusual feat: to portray the angst, joy, passion, and hardship…
Learning nothing from Iraq, Democrats charge forward to Pakistan
United States Presidential Candidate and Senator Barack Obama's speech on August 1, 2007 at the Wilson Center, a think tank in Washington D.C., confirmed what many feared: the Democrats will…
Virtual vices: sex or aggression?
In a popular Internet role-playing game called Second Life, people can create a virtual identity for themselves, choosing such things as their age, sex, and appearance. These virtual characters then…
The slums of Haiti's Sun City
There may be worse slums in Haiti, but none so infamous for its violence and grinding poverty as Cité Soleil in the heart of the nation s capital, Port au…
WITH A GRAIN OF SALT: Al Ahli Bank Visa Card!
An Egyptian lady traveled abroad, carrying a visa card issue by Al Ahli Bank. She was comforted by the idea that she can use it to cover all her expenses,…
Egypt calls Dutch MP 'racist' over Koran ban call
CAIRO: A far-right Dutch MP who called for the Koran to be banned in the Netherlands is a racist and ignorant about Islam, an Egyptian official said on Thursday. MP…
Fathi rubbishes Zamalek claims
CAIRO: Sheffield United midfielder Ahmed Fathi denied on Wednesday Zamalek s claim that he has agreed a four-year deal with the Cairo giants.Zamalek spokesman Khaled Gabr told FilGoal.com that the…
Al-Hadari named in Al Ahly squad for Ismaili game
CAIRO: Al Ahly goalkeeper Essam Al-Hadari has been included in his side s squad for the Egyptian Super Cup game against Ismaili on Thursday after recovering from a face bone…
Sunderland sweating on Mido
SUNDERLAND: Sunderland boss Roy Keane was expecting Egypt striker Mido to tell him Thursday whether he wants to quit Tottenham and join the English Premiership newboys. The two clubs have…
Conflicting numbers over Palestinians remaining in Rafah
CAIRO: Almost all of the Palestinians who were stranded in Egypt over the past two months back home in Gaza, but the numbers of those who have remained out of…
