Egypt’s transition tested by security breakdown
CAIRO: When Peter Matta went to check crops on his land on the outskirts of the Egyptian capital in the aftermath of an uprising that threw Hosni Mubarak from power,…
Single fathers call for amending custody law
CAIRO: Khalid Dinnawi says that since he and his wife agreed to divorce, his visitation rights only allow him to spend three hours a week with his four-year-old daughter. “Lara…
Political powers say million man march not a ‘second revolution’
CAIRO: Most political powers agreed that they would participate in mass protests on May 27 to reiterate their demands and revive Egypt’s Jan. 25 Revolution, stressing that they didn’t call…
World Bank sets $6 bln in aid for Egypt, Tunisia
WASHINGTON: The World Bank announced Tuesday up to $6 billion in new aid to Egypt and Tunisia to help modernize and revitalize their economies after revolts which ejected long-serving strongmen…
Jordan’s King Abdullah visits Egypt
CAIRO: Jordan's King Abdullah II visited Egypt on Tuesday for talks with caretaker leader, Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, state news agency MENA reported. The Jordanian monarch "will have important discussions…
Expulsion of mass comm students revoked, crisis ends
CAIRO: Higher Education Minister Amr Salama and Cairo University President Hossam Kamel revoked Sunday a decision to expel nine students who protested for the dismissal of the dean of the…
Egypt cbank accepts repos worth LE 6 bln
CAIRO: Egypt's central bank accepted LE 6 billion ($1.008 billion) in seven-day repurchase agreements in the money market on Tuesday, the same amount it had offered. The repos carry a…
EGX takes promotional campaign to New York
CAIRO: A delegation from the Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX), headed by Chairman Mohamed Abdel Salam, began a promotional campaign in New York City. Abdel Salam met with representatives of US…
Buenos Aires: a graffiti artist’s paradise
A portrait of a murdered activist stares from the graffiti on the wall, a slogan makes a passerby smile, a colorful pastiche turns visitors' heads: welcome to the city where…
Jean Dujardin: one of France’s most bankable stars
Jean Dujardin is one of the most bankable stars in French cinema, having made his name in comedy before spreading out into more serious roles. Dujardin, who turns 39 on…