Life in a fish tank: The sad romances of Matias Bize
By Joseph Fahim Latin American cinema came of age at the turn of the new century. Emerging filmmakers from Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Peru took the art-house film world by storm…
Egypt to raise diesel, natural gas subsidies 50 pct
CAIRO: Egypt says it plans to increase diesel fuel and natural gas subsidies by 50 percent in the financial year that begins on July 1, the state news agency MENA…
Amnesty: Egypt still abusing human rights
CAIRO: Egyptian authorities continue to restrict freedom of assembly, torture detainees and try civilians in military courts, highlighting the urgent need for reform, Amnesty International said Thursday. In a report…
Hundreds demand release of military detainees
By Reem Abdellatif CAIRO: Hundreds gathered Wednesday in Tahrir Square demanding the release of all detained activists, including those taken Sunday night after the commemoration of the Palestinian Nakba at the…
Investigations ongoing with Suzanne Mubarak, official says
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: Investigations into abuse of power allegations against the ex-president’s wife Suzanne Mubarak are ongoing and releasing her does not mean the case is closed, said the head…
Egyptian princess was first to have heart disease
LONDON: An Egyptian princess who lived more than 3,500 years ago is the oldest known person to have had clogged arteries, dispelling the myth that heart disease is a product…
Freedom and Justice Party submits documents, includes over 900 women, 93 Copts
By Heba Fahmy and Tamim Elyan CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood (MB) presented to the political parties committee on Wednesday the necessary documents to establish the Freedom and Justice Party which includes…
Leaks on Mubarak’s pardon were deliberate, analyst says
CAIRO: News of possibly granting amnesty to ousted president Hosni Mubarak indicates a deliberate state of vagueness and absence of transparency on the part of the caretaker government as well…
Finnish bad boy skewers migrant paranoia at Cannes
Aki Kaurismaki's surreal comedy about refugees in France premiered at Cannes on Tuesday, with the irreverent Finn sticking his fingers up at the irrational fear of foreigners sweeping Europe. "Le…
Female directors in the spotlight at Cannes
It's a good year for women at the Cannes Film Festival. But not everyone is cheering just yet. Four of the 20 films in the festival's main competition are by…