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…
Al-Azhar, Arab League condemn killing of South Koreans, MB urges release of hostages
CAIRO: The Arab League and Al-Azhar, the premier Sunni institution of learning, condemned on Tuesday the killing of two South Korean hostages by Afghanistan s Taliban and called for the…
Admin court cancels detainment decision, Quranists still behind bars
CAIRO: The administrative court revoked Tuesday a national security temporary arrest warrant against alleged members of the Quranist movement.Five Quranists were arrested in the middle of the night on May…
A fitting finale for Harry
Clearly, since this is the last chapter, J.K. Rowling decided to go all out.It may not be the longest book in the series, but Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows…