Arab states keep Israel in UN human rights dock, Egypt one of the resolution's sponsors
Reuters GENEVA: Arab and Muslim states on Friday put the occupied Palestinian territories on the permanent agenda of the UN Human Rights Council, overcoming Israeli and Western objections to singling…
Art from shards of glass
Nanci El Sahafi introduces a new look at mosaicCAIRO: For those looking for a fresh alternative to the humdrum art scene in Egypt, head to El Sakia Gallery, where an…
Unfair media representation
People with disabilities need more attentive mediaCAIRO: In a park one child approaches another to play with him. Immediately the mother of the first child grabs him and tells him…
Head: U.S. offers cash for information on Al-Qaeda's Masri
WASHINGTON: U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Friday authorized a reward of up to $5 million to anyone providing information leading to Abu Ayyub Al-Masri, a senior Al-Qaeda leader…
Freedom of the press under fire
Press syndicate rejects amendments to press law, government sends draft to parliament for reviewCAIRO: Following lengthy negotiations and protests, the press syndicate has announced its rejection of government-proposed article amendments…
Activists call for an end to imprisonments
CAIRO: Activists have continued to call for the release of their fellow activists who remain in prison. Egypt's most famous blogger, Alaa Seif Al Islam, is spearheading the current move…
Goalkeepers make the difference
During the quarterfinals of the World Cup, teams relied on them to save the dayThe quarterfinals of the World Cup proved that quality goalkeeping can make the difference between two…
Poor nations set high bar on industry goods at WTO
GENEVA: A group of big developing countries said on Thursday they would only cut their tariffs for industrial imports by a lot less than reductions sought by the European Union…
U.S. accuses Egyptian couple of human trafficking
Couple residing in California pleads guilty to holding a girl in involuntary servitudeCAIRO: A former husband and wife, Egyptian nationals residing in Southern California in the U.S., pleaded guilty on…