Present and Tense: Wrong number
The call came on my private line, which is only known to a handful of world leaders whom I trust to call at a decent hour and keep it short.…
Two Egyptians win top prizes in civil rights essay contest
Middle Eastern entries take the lead with "stronger contentCAIRO: Egyptian and Middle Eastern contestants claimed the top prizes in the Dream Deferred essay contest on civil rights in the Middle…
Akhbar El Negoum honors artists
ŠΘ###Many of Egypt's celebrities and socialites attended the event and were entertained with the astounding performances, here, Lebliba, Mostafa Hussein and wife Hala##Awatef Serag El Deen and Mona Ragab
Italian spy chief denies role in alleged CIA kidnapping
Reuters ROME: The head of Italy s military intelligence agency on Wednesday defended himself and colleagues being investigated for their possible role in the alleged CIA kidnapping of a terrorism…
Increased public concern over parliamentary performance reflected in opposition to recent laws
CAIRO: In a discussion held at the press syndicate, parliamentarians assessed the parliament s performance in its first session. The discussion was organized by the freedoms committee in the syndicate,…
Hezbollah rides wave of popularity across Mideast
Reuters CAIRO: The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah is riding a wave of popularity in the Arab world because of its confrontation with Israel, despite some misgivings about the group s…
Egyptian sailor injured in Lebanon ship attack dies
CAIRO: An Egyptian sailor who was injured during a rocket attack on his boat off the Lebanese coast died in a Syrian hospital, Egyptian security sources told AFP Thursday. Ahmed…
Israel resumes air strikes in Lebanon
Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit calls for immediate cessation of violenceBEIRUT: Israeli troops met fierce resistance from Hezbollah militants Thursday as they crossed into Lebanon to seek tunnels and weapons for…
On-again, off-again, Omar Effendi sale blocked by a new offer
CAIRO: In the latest chapter of the saga of Omar Effendi, Egyptian businessman Mohamed Said El-Hanash has offered LE 2 billion for the nation s largest department store.The offer from…
Egyptian economy gets mixed reviews
Report addresses economic and political reformCAIRO: Once again, the Economic Intelligence Unit has come out with its annual country report on Egypt, and this year the country has gotten mixed…