Egyptian court convicts outspoken tabloid editor of libeling a journalist

An Egyptian editor known for inflammatory comment has been sentenced to six months imprisonment for libeling a journalist, a court official said Thursday.A Cairo court rejected the appeal of Mustafa…

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Egypt's energy bill increased sevenfold in a decade, Fahmy admits

CAIRO: Minister of Petroleum Sameh Fahmy said on Wednesday that the cost of buying oil and natural gas from foreign partners has increased sevenfold over the past ten years, citing…

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Al-Ahli face tough task against free-scoring ASEC

Reuters JOHANNESBURG: Al-Ahli face the prospect of determined rear guard action when they face Ivory coast side ASEC Abidjan, who have an enviable goal scoring record at home, in Sunday…

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Syria's ruling party rejects Israeli invitation for President Assad to visit Jerusalem

DAMASCUS: Syria on Thursday rejected Israel s invitation for President Bashar Al-Assad to visit Jerusalem, saying the Israeli gesture reflected the country s weak position after its war with Lebanon.The…

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'Air born' baby gets 18 years of free flights

KUWAIT CITY: A baby girl born aboard an Egypt-bound Jazeera Airways flight will be able to fly the Kuwait-based airline for free until the age of 18, the carrier said…

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AFP

Ramadan's cultural kaleidoscope of colors

Photographer Amr Nabil's exhibit captures essence of local traditionsAlthough Ramadan is a religious month shared by Muslims all around the world, it is observed differently in every Muslim country. AP…

Farah El Alfy

Masters of an ancient complex art

Calligraphy makes sweeping strokes at the El-SawyCAIRO: For Ramadan, the El-Sawy Cultural Wheel highlights one of the most important forms of Islamic art: calligraphy. Featuring 32 contemporary artists from Egypt,…

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Health clinic aims to educate

Volunteers confront myths, misconceptions and suspicions about sexShebin El-Kom, Menufiya Governorate: When six teenage volunteers helped launch a sexual health center for youth in this conservative farming town three years…

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Word on the Street

Taking the court to the streetCAIRO: Though politics occupies a limited amount of people s interests during Ramadan, these days the case of Talaat El-Sadat, parliament member and nephew of…

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