Groups condemn Alexandrian activist’s imprisonment
Sentenced to two years in prison, Mahienour El-Massry is accused of taking part in a protest without prior notice; court to appeal her imprisonment
‘Mansoura girls’ handed 2 and 3 year sentences
Rights group submitted complaint to UN group on arbitrary detention as women sentenced to two years in prison
Microsoft’s new Surface tablet takes aim at Apple’s MacBook
The Surface Pro 3 tablet, which comes in three models starting from $799 and costing up to $1,949, features a 12-inch screen, much larger than Apple iPad’s 9.7 inches.
Facebook to expand video ads to 7 countries outside US
Facebook said the performance of the initial group of video ads in the United States has been strong, but declined to elaborate.
Abdel Meguid makes tour breakthrough in Penang
The 21-year-old fourth seed made her breakthrough in the semi-finals of the WSA Tour 5 event when she downed event favourite Eun Chan Ahn, the world No.61 from South Korea.
Al-Zamalek suffer first Champions League campaign defeat
Al-Ahly go top of their CAF Confederation Cup mini league after a 2-0 win over Nkana in Cairo
And a toast to you all…
On 22 January 2012, two days before the then MB-controlled parliament convened for the first time, I hosted a party at my house. The moment you enter the door of…
New Ptolemy II temple discovered in Beni Suef
The Ministry of Antiquities launched the excavation following reports of looting
Pakistan’s sorcerers promise the world, for a price
A cure-all to some and for others a scam that preys on people’s superstitions, the sorcerers continue to thrive despite the disapproval of some hardline schools of Islam.
Carell surprise, British biopic lead race for Cannes gold
An international critics’ poll in British film magazine Screen had Mike Leigh’s “Mr Turner” a whisker ahead of the slow-burn domestic drama “Winter Sleep” by Nuri Bilge Ceylan of Turkey,…