Egypt police clash with pro-Hezbollah demonstrators
CAIRO: Clashes erupted outside Cairo s most renowned mosque Friday as police tried to prevent worshippers from marching in support of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah after the main weekly…
With Lebanon in spotlight, rights issues in Egypt are being overshadowed
DUBAI: While Israel's punishing assaults on Lebanon continue to dominate regional news, human rights abuses continue to be reported elsewhere in the region. Egypt, for example, saw the beginnings of…
When homework is home-work
Egyptian-American teens learn from the comfort of their living roomCAIRO: Imagine a classroom just steps away from your bed, conducting a science experiment in your kitchen, and taking a walk…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Diplomatic efforts are failing to bring about a cease-fire
The whole Arab world is of course very sad for what s happening now. It really hurts every Arab living in this region to see the sordid condition of Lebanon.In…
Israeli teams have to go on the road
Situation in Israel deemed unsafe for football matchesIsrael's woes with Hezbollah's men of resistance and their Katyushas have extended to football. Four Israeli football clubs have to look outside the…
Summer loving
ŠΘ###All the girls were dressed in colorful gowns, adding to the fresh feel of the event, here, Amira El Mealim and Mrs. Khaled El Darandaly##Samia El Shiekh, Mena Ragab and…
Writers congregate on the air and online
Site offers an open forum for creative writing and criticismMany people dabble in creative writing, but few in the region have the chance to be criticized in a professional manner…
Sketches of nature
Cultnat has issued a series of postcards that commemorate Egypt s natural heritage that feature the sketches of the country s animals, flora and fauna. The drawings are compelling in…
Delta Sugar expansion announced
Company to increase in net income and plans for new factory in SharkeyyaCAIRO: Delta for Sugar (DS) has announced plans to build a new 125,000-ton capacity sugar factory in Sharkeyya…
Egypt bourse dips, real estate hogs trade
CAIRO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Egyptian shares dipped slightly in rangebound trading on Thursday as investors pounced on small price fluctuations to make modest profits, with the housing and construction…