Virus and fear
In our daily lives we know the difference: a doctor is not a judge, a nurse is not a policeman, a hospital is not a court of law. Yet imagine…
Biofuels will be the only alternative, says expert
CAIRO: Amid skyrocketing oil prices and the oil crisis that forebodes the depletion of the world's major resources, an expert has underlined that the future is bound to support the…
Crumbling circus neglected by culture ministry
Lap dogs and pigeons co-starring in one routine; scared horses running in circles; malnourished lions and tigers jumping through a hoop of fire - Cairo's circus is something else. Entirely…
Iran to boycott Paris book fair
TEHRAN: Iran said on Saturday it is boycotting this year s Paris book fair in protest at Israel being invited as guest of honor, the state-run IRNA news agency reported.…
News in Briefs
Ministry of Health confirms new human bird flu caseMinistry of Health on Saturday said that a 25-year-old woman was infected with bird flu virus, making the total human cases infected…
Hassan reveals charity plans
CAIRO: Egypt captain Ahmed Hassan indicated that an amount of the 2008 African Cup of Nations winning bonus will be allocated for helping charities. Hassan revealed that the Egypt squad…
Sawiris denies corruption allegations in Wind SpA deal
CAIRO: Egyptian tycoon Naguib Sawiris denied Saturday any wrongdoing or involvement in the suspected corruption scandal over the acquisition of Italian mobile phone operator Wind SpA."I haven t been officially…
Security Council mulls condemnation of Israeli assault on Gaza
UNITED NATIONS: The Security Council held emergency talks late Saturday to weigh an Arab call to condemn the deadly Israeli incursion in the Gaza Strip as UN boss Ban Ki-moon…
Twelve Africans arrested trying to sneak into Israel
AL-ARISH: Egyptian police on Saturday arrested 12 African migrants, including a seven-year-old child, as they tried to cross the border illegally into Israel, a security source said. Five Sudanese, four…