Israel continues deadly assault on Lebanon as death toll rises
Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit slams G8 statement on Israeli offensiveBEIRUT: Lebanon shuddered under a new wave of deadly Israeli air raids Monday, as Hezbollah militants struck the Israeli city of…
Israel's war on Lebanon tops the headlines
National newspapers dilute coverage on side stories; independent press criticizeCAIRO: Newspapers in Egypt around the region are focusing intensely on the Israeli bombing of Lebanon, with national newspapers taking a…
UAE boosting investments in Egyptian economy
Sheikh Khalifa visits Cairo; construction on new city to beginCAIRO: Of all the countries in the region and the rest of the world taking a newfound interest in Egypt as…
Art films offer alternative to commercial movies
Independent film festival screens movies with a messageCAIRO: Egypt has been dubbed the Hollywood of the Middle East for decades, long producing top commercial flicks regionally. The big, colorful posters…
Gospel music gets audience on its feet
American singer LD Frazier turns every song into a storyCAIRO: American gospel singer LD Frazier put forth an astounding one-hour performance at the American University in Cairo. The singer engaged…
Analyzing the Arab response to the escalating Mideast conflict
Egypt's role in the Israeli-Lebanese war remains shallow, say analysts, who remain split over support of HezbollahCAIRO: After an Arab split surfaced over support for Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, Egypt's…
A joyful wedding
ŠΘ###The couple danced and partied all night with friends and family. Singer Sherin provided the entertainment with a remarkable performance, here, Reeham, Sedky, Sara and Rasha##Ingy El Naggar and Ingy…
Egyptian immigrant with flight materials gets 13 months for fraud
MEMPHIS: An Egyptian immigrant who raised government fears about possible terrorist plans but was not charged with terrorism was sentenced instead Friday to 13 months in prison for fraud.Mahmoud Maawad,…
Human rights expert expresses concern over judiciary law in Egypt
CAIRO: The following statement was issued by an independent United Nations human rights expert on the independence of the judiciary: The Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers,…