SCAF failed to save face in TV interview, say politicians
CAIRO: Politicians say that Egypt’s ruling military council has failed to improve its image in the aftermath of the bloody Maspero clashes of Oct. 9 that left 27 mostly…
Coptic leaders to file complaint against gov’t at African Court
CAIRO: Coptic leaders are filing a complaint at the African Court on Human and People’s Rights against the Egyptian Minister of Justice and the government, calling for the formation of…
How the world discovered Naguib Mahfouz
By Maurice Chammah Although now widely considered Egypt’s literary ambassador to the world, Naguib Mahfouz was relatively unknown outside of Egypt until 1988, the year he won the Nobel Prize. Speaking…
Morocco dominates Arab entries at Abu Dhabi film fest
The regional film festivals’ fight over the limited pool of Arab films has intensified with every passing year—a fight not only to justify their existence but to matter. The cultural,…
Qaddafi killed, Libya celebrates
By Agencies BENGHAZI/Sirte: Libyan strongman Moamar Qaddafi was killed by new regime forces in their final assault on the last pocket of resistance in his hometown Sirte. "We announce to the…
Amid conflicting reports, striking TE employees deny internet shutdown threats
CAIRO: Protesting Telecom Egypt (TE) employees again denied Thursday reports that they intend to cut off internet services, as the government renewed confidence in the management of the state-owned company.…
UK to support media organizations throughout Egypt, says deputy PM
CAIRO: Part of a newly announced economic aid package the UK has promised Egypt will go into ensuring balanced media coverage during the elections, the UK Deputy Prime Minister said…
Saudi Arabia supports WFP Egypt, promoting education and combating hunger
CAIRO: The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) welcomed a generous donation of dates worth close to LE 1.7 million ($285,000) from Saudi Arabia to support WFP development projects in…
Reported crime rate steady as fear rises post Jan. 25, says poll
CAIRO: Reported crime rate has held steady in Egypt following the January 25 Revolution, in the midst of a security vacuum and rising fear, a Gallup study revealed. In August…
Egypt’s Moussa fears anarchy if transition drags
CAIRO: Presidential candidate Amr Moussa said on Wednesday he feared a prolonged transition to civilian rule could plunge Egypt into anarchy caused by spiraling violence and economic hardship. An uprising…