Reflections of society
CAIRO: The largest budget movie, and arguably one of the most anticipated, in the history of Egyptian cinema may provoke audiences, but will certainly not disappoint them. The bravado of…
Press round-up: Parliamentary issues dominate headlines
Anti-rumors law hotly debated; "The Da Vinci Code ban criticizedCAIRO: The number one news story throughout the week was the parliamentary discussion of and voting over the new judiciary law.…
Sudanese government and Arab League greet Somali delegates for peace talks
KHARTOUM: The head of the Arab League greeted the Somalian president and representatives of Islamic militias that control most of the warn-torn country for talks in Khartoum on Wednesday.Representatives from…
Brotherhood members face official obstacles
Crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood results in arrests and harassmentCAIRO: In what was probably a first, according to Muslim Brotherhood sources, Qena and Assiut's education departments banned five teachers affiliated with…
Radical British Muslim cleric's extradition hearing postponed
LONDON: Attempts to extradite the radical Muslim preacher Abu Hamza Al-Masri to the United States on terrorism charges were postponed Wednesday because of his appeal against a British conviction. The…
Word on the Street: Serious health concerns
CAIRO: Earlier this month, people were shocked to hear of a fire in the newborn, incubator unit in the Al Shatby hospital in Alexandria. Four died as a result of…
Campus wedding
ŠΘ###The wedding was a blast as the guest's danced until 4:00am, here, friends of the couple##Mona Afifi and Nermine Barrada
Birkenstock opening
ŠΘ###There is a wide range of comfortable footwear for men, women and children, here, Ahmed Ebeid, Sherry El Zommor, Omar and Ahmed El Beltagy##Anda, Dina, Yasmine, Nehal, Nour, Dania, Sherry…
Zamalek banned from Super Cup after medal protest
CAIRO: Cairo club Zamalek have been banned from next season s Egyptian Super Cup because they refused to accept their medals when they were beaten in a tempestuous domestic cup…
Palestinians face discrimination in Egypt
CAIRO: Palestinian refugees in Egypt continue to face major obstacles, including formidable travel restrictions and a lack of access to basic government services, such as free education. They don t…