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Traders at the decades-old Balaa used-clothes market are anxious about their futureCAIRO: This is not just any second-hand clothes flea market. It's a market with an edge, attracting film stars,…
12th century BC carving may hold the secret of Karnak Temple
CAIRO: Egypt announced Sunday the discovery of a carving dating back to the 12th century BC which could hold the key to valuable information on Karnak Temple, the largest ancient…
Report finds Islamophobia rife in Europe
Further integration efforts need to be stepped upCAIRO: Muslims in Europe are more likely to be stuck in lower paying jobs, live in poorer neighborhoods and have lower school grades…
Don't light that cigarette
In the past 20 years, campaigns against cigarette smoking and legal recourse against tobacco companies have surged.But in Egypt, where smoking is a way of life, one presiding judge decided…
Jubilant fans greet Ahly
Al Ahly returns to heroic welcomeCAIRO: School and work commitments took a backseat as Al Ahly supporters of all ages flocked to the VIP hall of Cairo International Airport to…
Ministry of Housing to announce winners of family housing project in Jan.
Ministry of Housing and New Urban Communities plans to announce within days the results of a competition over implementation of the family housing scheme.Ministry Advisor Sahar Tohamy said Sunday that…
NDP slams Brotherhood on student "militia" garb
Cairo: National Democratic Party (NDP) members of the People's Assembly (PA) strongly condemned Sunday what they described as a military show of strength by the Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated students at Al…
Muslim Brotherhood arrests unjustified, says deputy head
CAIRO: The latest crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) culminated in the arrest of 140 members, including financier and chief strategist of the group Mohammed Khayrat Al Shater on Thursday…
Hat's off to the Cairo Symphony Orchestra
If you're in the mood for some first-rate classical music and finely crooned pop arias, head to the Cairo Opera House this month, where the Cairo Symphony Orchestra will be…
Set a 2025 deadline to start kicking the oil habit
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has made addressing climate change a high priority on Germany's agenda for its European Union and Group of Eight presidencies that begin in January. Here is…