Government bird flu guidelines ignored, say officials
Cairo: The latest fatalities due to the H5N1 strain, known as the bird flu virus, are due to poor hygienic practices and a resistance by poultry and bird handlers to…
"Muslims love Jesus" but can they wish Christians Merry Christmas?
Associated PressKUWAIT CITY: Is it religiously acceptable for Muslims to wish their Christian colleagues or acquaintances a Merry Christmas? In Kuwait, it depends on who you ask.Days before the holiday…
Is your mind open or just foreign?
CAIRO: The nice thing about the word open-minded is that it is not one of these ostentatious, pretentious words that are hard to spell. Its definition can be clearly deduced…
A link between child rape and train disaster?
CAIRO: Forensic investigators are currently examining the possibility that charges brought against Ramadan Mansour - also known as the Turbini killer who raped and murdered young boys - could unravel…
Bird flu kills again, afflicts three due to negligence expert says
CAIRO: The 18th Egyptian to be afflicted of H5N1 avian flu died Sunday, bringing the count to eight deaths in Egypt since the virus was first detected in February.Two of…
Michel joins Zamalek race
CAIRO: In what is quickly becoming a parade of potential coaches to lead the Zamalek club, French manager Henri Michel will be in Cairo today to open talks with the…
Egypt and Libya to boost trade
CAIRO: Egypt and Libya signed 18 agreements and protocols in a bid to strengthen bilateral ties in the fields of trade, tourism and education, the state-run Mena news agency reported…
