Most Islamist groups, parties steering clear of Friday protest
CAIRO: Most Islamist groups and parties announced Monday that they will not participate in mass protests scheduled for Friday dubbed “Correcting the Path” in Tahrir Square, to avoid clashes with…
Witnesses testify in trial of Mubaraks, Adly and aides
CAIRO: A police official testifying at the trial of ousted president Hosni Mubarak said he heard over wireless networks “unilateral” orders to deploy firearms to protect the Ministry of Interior…
Costa Salafis aim to challenge stereotype
CAIRO: A fight between people of different political and religious backgrounds claiming ownership of a store is the first scene in Costa Salafis’ (Salafyo Costa) second film soon to be…
Moussa says he warned Mubarak
CERNOBBIO, Italy: Amr Moussa, a leading candidate for the presidency of Egypt, said Friday that he had warned Hosni Mubarak days before his fall to call off security forces who…
Military trials to end after lifting emergency law, says general
CAIRO: The military trials of Egyptian civilians will end only after the emergency law is lifted, Nile News quoted Head of Military Judiciary General Adel El-Morsy as saying. El-Morsy was…
Women steal the show at Venice film festival
From the red carpet to the big screen, women are dazzling at this year's Venice Film Festival with the key roles going to female stars who amaze with glamour and…
McQueen launches sex-addict film ‘Shame’ in Venice
For British director Steve McQueen, there was no better place than Manhattan to film "Shame," his new film that portrays the life of a 30-something sex addict, played by Michael…
Chastain inspired Pacino’s ‘Wilde Salome’
Al Pacino's movie "Wilde Salome" is a complicated examination of Oscar Wilde's once-forbidden play about illicit love and revenge. But his inspiration was simple: Jessica Chastain. "There is Jessica Chastain,…
Syria forces raid central cities, kill two, say activists
DAMASCUS: Syrian troops and security forces on Monday launched an assault on the central cities of Hama and Homs, where they shot dead at least two people, activists said. "More…
Palestinians keeping options open on UN
RAMALLAH: The Palestinians have yet to decide how they will press their statehood agenda at the United Nations this month, a Palestinian official said, indicating less certainty than had previously…