Boom, bust, and recovery in the world economy
NEW YORK: This global economic crisis will go down in history as Greenspan's Folly. This is a crisis made mainly by the United States Federal Reserve Board during the period…
Environment Ministry promises to eradicate 'black cloud'
CAIRO: In its efforts to combat pollution, the Ministry of State for Environmental Affairs is launching an awareness campaign aimed at clearing the country's skies of the notorious "black cloud…
University Viral Hepatitis Campaign off to a strong start
CAIRO: Egyptian university students are fighgting back against the country's widedspread hepatitis problem, and their successful campus campaign is going nationwide this week. Egypt's National Committee for Control of Viral…
Religion takes center stage in custody battles
CAIRO: Unlike regular custody battles, over 50 cases currently being tried in Egypt's Family Courts are turning into religious conflicts. Christian men who converted to Islam are seeking custody of…
Rights group says sectarian violence on the rise
CAIRO: Rights group the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) says that the geographical scope of sectarian violence in Egypt increased between July and September 2008.EIPR describes these incidents, as…
Arrest of spouse-swapping couple stirs debate
CAIRO: News of the arrest of an Egyptian couple for soliciting other married couples through the internet, inviting them to their home for "spouse-swapping parties, instigated debate among local and…
Zamalek's loss to Olympic is unjustifiable, says assistant coach
CAIRO: Zamalek assistant coach Moetemed Gamal hit out at his team, saying their loss to Olympic was totally unjustifiable.The White Knights slumped to a 3-1 defeat by the Alexandria-based side…
Egypt's World Cup qualifier postponed
CAIRO: Egypt s home World Cup qualifier against Rwanda has been postponed due to the Pharaohs participation in the FIFA Confederations Cup.The match was initially scheduled for June 20-21 but…