Rise in Afghan women jailed for ‘moral crimes’: rights group
Most of the 600 women in jail were victims of sexual assault and family violence who had run away from their attackers.
Amr: Egypt has always adopted African issues
Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr said Egypt has always supported freedom fighters in Africa and defends the interests of the continent
Sudden halt in Syrian refugees into Jordan: UN
between 1,000 and 3,000 refugees had crossed the border every day
Saudi arrests 10 suspected Iran spies: ministry
The eight Saudis, a Lebanese and a Turk bring to 28 the number of people arrested in connection with the cell,
Patterson: Army rule inconsistent with democracy
US Ambassador to Egypt voices concern over draft laws and says the US supports a political process, not a particular group
HRW: Little regard for freedom of speech in the Arab World
Human Rights Watch says Arabs fought for freedom, yet have so far failed to protect freedom of speech
Time has stood still in the workshops of old Cairo
Old Cairo craftsmen keep old working practices alive, but challenges arise from the global market.
El Warsha combines art with development
El Warsha organises a variety of activities for both the young and old, including workshops for media and visual arts, movie screenings, art exhibitions, seminars, and designing handcrafted artwork.
