Hard to revive the PLO
In mid-July, more than a month after the Hamas takeover of the Gaza Strip, Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) convened the PLO Central Council in Ramallah. The meeting began at…
WITH A GRAIN OF SALT: Publicizing books or loyalty?
I guess the huge "Reading for All campaign bombarding us these day everywhere we go is one of the biggest publicity campaigns we've had recently.If this proves anything at all,…
Bird flu human cases stabilize, experts say
GENEVA: The bird flu epidemic appears to have stabilized as far as humans go but several developing nations have not been able to stem its spread amongst poultry and domesticated…
Christian convert seeks recognition in Egypt
CAIRO: An Egyptian who converted from Islam to Christianity has launched a bid to have the change recognised officially in what is believed to be the first such case, he…
Further protests, violence over water shortages
CAIRO: Protests and violence continued to spread throughout the country Thursday over shortages of clean drinking water.In Dakahlia, where unrest over the deteriorating water situation has grown over the past…
Unicef stresses the importance of early breastfeeding
CAIRO: Unicef released a press release Thursday calling on health care givers in Egyptian facilities to ensure that breastfeeding begins within one hour of birth.Breastfeeding babies can immediately prevent a…
Amended custody law continues to aggrieve divorced fathers
CAIRO: Many divorced fathers in Egypt are feeling indignant at the outcome of the amended custody law. Besides denying the father custody of his children until the age of 15,…
First lady places onus on youth to bring peace in the future
CAIRO: While it is unreasonable to expect youth to prevent ongoing wars, they can still help build a more peaceful future, said First Lady Suzanne Mubarak on Thursday as she…
Esperance forgive 'rebels' for vital African clash
JOHANNESBURG: Tunisian club Esperance have pardoned rebels Moyin Chaabani and Wissam Al-Bekri ahead of a crucial African Champions League clash with title holders Al Ahly Saturday. Veteran defenders Chaabani and…