Sinai bombings turn resort town into war zone
DAHAB: It was like war. I d never seen anything like it before, a child, a baby, blood everywhere, said German doctor Michael Hartlich, shaking at the memory, and tears…
As Mubarak era enters twilight, spotlight falls on son
CAIRO: Egyptian writer Ahmed Fekri is so convinced President Hosni Mubarak will step down soon that he has drafted a resignation speech for the long-time leader. I have entrusted my…
World leaders condemn triple-bombing
VIENNA: World leaders united to roundly condemn Monday s deadly triple bomb attack in Dahab.The European Union on Tuesday called the bombings "despicable, and leaders across Europe said they were…
Two suicide bombers attack north Sinai
ISMAILIA, Egypt: Two men blew themselves up in north Sinai on Wednesday, one near an airport used by an international observer force and one near the northern town of El…
Ten people arrested following bombings
DAHAB, Egypt: Ten people have been arrested in connection with three powerful explosions that rocked the Red Sea resort town of Dahab as vacationers wrapped up a long holiday break.…
Deputy housing minister under investigation
CAIRO: Helmy Zein El Dein, deputy housing minister, is under investigation for squandering public funds, facilitating their appropriation and profiting from his post.Zein El Dein, who acts as the housing…
Privatization program focuses on workers rights
CAIRO: Egypt's privatization program and concerns as to whether it lessens the unemployment figures is once again in the spotlight. Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif and Minister of Investment Mahmoud Mohieddin…
Four strong actors with a weak script
CAIRO: A plotline following the entangled lives of two or more couples seems to be the in story for any Egyptian romance, comedy or drama. Kalam Fel Hob (Talk about…
TUI suspends trips to Sinai peninsula after Dahab blast
HANOVER: TUI, Europe s leading travel and tourism group, said Tuesday that it was suspending all trips and excursions to the Sinai Peninsula in the wake of the three deadly…
PM says verdict still out on church attacks
CAIRO: Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif has said the verdict is still out on official claims that the recent attacks on churches that left one man dead were committed by a…