Three bombings rock Egypt's Sinai resort city of Dahab, at least 24 killed
DAHAB, Egypt: Three nearly simultaneous bombings hit this Egyptian beach resort popular with foreigners, killing at least 24 people on streets filled with vacationers and Egyptians enjoying a long weekend…
Making use of natural resources
CAIRO: Minister of Trade and Industry Rashid Mohammed Rashid announced on Monday that the ministry has begun implementing a plan created by the government to promote industry and trade in…
Sympathy for the Devil
CAIRO: My interest in Hitler and the Nazi-era Germany stemmed from one of the most unusual discourses about this issue in my Public Opinion and Propaganda class back in university.…
Report on ferry disaster slams shipping co., government
CAIRO: A report submitted to parliament last week assigned blame for February's Al-Salam 98 ferry disaster, in which more than 1,000 passengers died, to the ship's owner and government transportation…
Women's activists petition for abandoned women
CAIRO: For Mervet Mahmoud Awees, her unwavering commitment to family provided little in return. Married some 20 years ago, Awees's husband would abandon her and her five children, often for…
Press Round-up
CAIRO: The crisis overwhelming the Egyptian judicial system continues to unfold, as next Thursday two judges face a disciplinary hearing before Minister of Justice Mahmoud Abul-Leil, national and international newspapers…
Judge wounded and 15 others detained in protest
CAIRO: One judge was wounded and 15 activists were detained Monday when police broke up a protest in support of judges calling for reforms, a security official and witnesses said.…
African champions Ahly confront giantkillers Renacimiento
Head: African champions Ahly confront giantkillers RenacimientoJOHANNESBURG: Egyptian giants Al-Ahly lead a powerful line-up into the third and final qualifying round for the African Champions League this weekend. Defending champions…
Ancient gold cartouches found
CAIRO: The discovery of gold cartouches dating back to 1400 BC sheds new light on the relationship between two ancient Egyptian rulers, the antiquities department said Friday. A team of…
Muslim Brotherhood leader calls on Muslims to support Iran
CAIRO: The head of the Muslim Brotherhood called on Arab and Islamic countries to support Iran s nuclear position in the face of U.S. arrogance and asked Iran to reassure…