Photographer captures Palermo, his hometown
It's that time of the year again, and what better place to visit in summer than Palermo, the principal city of Sicily, without even having to leave the country. An…
Accountability is what the spies need
Here's an example of the kind of accountability the CIA needs in order to get out of the doldrums and become a truly effective intelligence service: It is 1985, and…
Obama's spark may be embracing his Muslim heritage
I was, and remain, a supporter of Republican Senator John McCain's presidential bid. During the difficult days of Saddam Hussein's dictatorship, McCain was a reliable advocate of human rights as…
Israel should accept a regional peace conference
Two dogmas have ruled Israeli policies for decades: "Always deal with only one Arab nation, avoid meeting together with all of them, and "Never allow for a permanent international peace…
Unesco denies its involvement with New 7 Wonders of the World campaign
CAIRO: Unesco recently released a statement confirming that their World Heritage Program is in no way related to the New 7 Wonders of the World campaign, despite being asked to…
Church takes action against addiction
CAIRO: Church goers and representatives of churches in different governorates around the country flocked to the St. Mark Center to attend a conference titled, "Tobacco, Bango and Hashish, Between Illusion…
DNA testing set to shape the future of Egyptology
CAIRO: Using DNA testing methods to discover the truth behind Hateshpsut s mummy was an exciting new experience for Egyptian DNA researchers.The Hateshpsut case was the first in Egypt, where…
Parents of 'kidnapped' child await test results
CAIRO: Eissa Hamada Mohamed and his wife had lost all hope of finding their newborn who disappeared three years ago, that is, until they discovered through a strange twist of…
NBE funds purchase of 6 ships
CAIRO: National Bank of Egypt said on Monday it had signed an agreement with South Korea s STX Shipbuilding Co. to fund Egypt s purchase of six ships for $251.6…
Aboul Gheit returns from high-profile US visit
CAIRO: Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit returns from a visit to the United States today after meetings with high ranking officials as well as members of Congress.The comprehensive agenda,…
