Egyptian paper editor spared jail for defaming president
CAIRO: An Egyptian appeals court on Tuesday overturned a one-year jail term on newspaper editor Ibrahim Eissa, convicted of defaming President Hosni Mubarak, and substituted a fine of LE 22,500.…
Seymour Hersh delivers a "miserable unpleasant touch of reality"
CAIRO: "What drives me is the belief in truth internationally renowned investigative journalist Seymour Hersh told a packed crowd at the American University in Cairo. "I wish I could give…
Annual Career Mart advises AUC students
CAIRO: Two large white tents were pitched at the American University in Cairo (AUC) Sunday as hundreds of students crowded around tables for information about employment opportunities and career advice.…
WORD ON THE STREET: Policeman is sentenced for refusing to guard Israeli embassy
CAIRO: A police tribunal sentenced a police sergeant to six months in prison for insubordination when he refused to stand guard in front of an Israeli Embassy. Upon the announcement…
Give up sex and live longer, says senior citizen
HONG KONG: A 107-year-old Hong Kong villager, who still enjoys an occasional smoke, has attributed his longevity in part to decades of sexual abstinence, a newspaper said on Sunday. I…
Egypt bans duckling imports to keep out bird flu
CAIRO: Egyptian Agriculture Minister Amin Abaza on Sunday banned imports of ducklings as a precaution against the spread of bird flu, which has killed 13 Egyptians since it hit the…
The Departed wins best picture Oscar
American director Martin Scorsese s hit mob-drama The Departed dominated the 79th Academy Awards on Sunday winning four Oscars including best picture, best adapted screenplay, best editing and best direction…
Europe will send money to new government, says Hamas
ReutersCAIRO: Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal said on Friday several European states have pledged to send money to the new Palestinian government, adding that key peace mediators could also challenge the…