Renowned Iraqi poet Al-Malaika buried in Egypt
CAIRO: Away from her war-torn country, Iraqi poet Nazek al Malaika, famous for being the first to write Arabic poetry in free verse rather than classical rhyme, was buried Thursday…
Congratulations, you won the lottery!
Victims of worldwide Internet scams tell their sorry talesCAIRO: Have you ever been the victim of a cyber-scam?Sayyed Masry has. One day the self-proclaimed netizen won $ 500,000 - at…
Perpetrator continues to send offensive text messages
CAIRO: Text messages by an unknown perpetrator were received by residents of Al Usayrat City in Suhag, slandering a daily opposition newspaper's reporter and his family.The issue began two years…
Teenage girl dies during circumcision procedure, re-opens debate
CAIRO: Young Bodour Ahmed Shaker died in a private medical clinic in Minya while undergoing a genital mutilation operation, reopening the debate over the procedure.The operation is a tradition whereby…
Jose happy with Ahli's winning start
Ahli coach Manuel Jose said that the 2-0 victory over Hilal of Sudan in the opening game of the CAF Champions League quarter-finals on Sunday was a good start to…
Al Ahli aiming for Champions League record
JOHANNESBURG: Egyptian giants Al Ahli set out in search of an unprecedented third successive African Champions League title this weekend when they host Sudan s Al Hilal in their opening…
Celebrating the EU with poetry
CAIRO: As Germany s European Union presidency draws to a close, the Goethe Institute is celebrating with a Long Night of European Poetry. Ambassadors, teachers, and students will be on…
Veiled anchor on Egyptian local TV breaks the stereotype
CAIRO: Hala El-Malky, a presenter on Channel Five, will be the first veiled anchor to appear on a local Egyptian television station.El-Malky was not allowed to appear on TV after…