Israeli Knesset addresses Sudanese refugee problem, says Egypt should absorb them
CAIRO: In honor of World Refugee Day on Wednesday June 20, Israel addressed the increasingly sensitive issue of African refugees flowing into the country from Egypt. Wednesday alone saw the…
Brotherhood and opposition bloggers join forces for online press freedom
CAIRO: Bloggers and activists from belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood and the political opposition joined forces at a rally and conference on the defense of electronic press freedom in Egypt…
New twists in case against 51 websites
CAIRO: Cairo-based rights group the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (HRInfo) reported Wednesday on new twists in the complex case of Alexandria Head Judge Abdel Fattah Mourad. Mourad is…
NDP victorious in Shoura run-offs
CAIRO: The results of the Shoura council elections run-offs, announced late Tuesday by the head of the High Elections Commission (HEC) Adel Andraus, showed a sweeping victory for the ruling…
China defends its stance on Darfur
Sudanese government to meet with rebels in autumnCAIRO: China has responded to Western criticism of its role in the Darfur crisis, attributing media criticism to jealousy, according to its Special…
The artisans' gallery
Mounaya Gallery has become a household name ever since the Zamalek venue opened about a year and a half ago. Owned by Ghada Abdel Hak-Khalife, the shop is a mesh…
Breezing through Syria for the sake of the old city
We arrived at dusk, two Americans with no visas, midway through a shared taxi ride from Beirut to Damascus. The fact that we reached Damascus by midnight, after a two-and-a-half…
SCI TECH SCENE: Is video game addiction a psychiatric disorder?
US doctors report seeks to declare it oneAssociated Press CHICAGO: The telltale signs are ominous: teens holing up in their rooms, ignoring friends, family, even food and a shower, while…
HEALTH MATTERS: Saturday night fever, a great remedy for life
Have you ever danced and had sweat pouring down your face, soaking your clothes, and felt like you didn't have a care in the world? If so, you will know…
An Eastern fusion of summer delights
Candles and fire torches surround the pool, live music is in the air and couples or small groups of people sit enjoying the food. A light summer breeze makes the…