FGM claims life of 13-year-old Karima
CAIRO: Thirteen-year-old, Karima Rahim Massoud became the second victim of an illegal female genital mutilation (FGM) surgery, where an overdose of anesthesia killed her at a Delta village in Gharbiya,…
Shikabala ready for Zamalek's season opener
CAIRO: Zamalek wizard Mahmoud "Shikabala Abdul-Razek is ready for his side's season opener against Ismaili on Monday, while Jordanian full-back Khaled Saad will be on the bench.Shikabala will play a…
Divorced father appeals to officials to find his children
CAIRO: A desperate father is appealing to high-ranking officials to help him find his children, after their mother disappeared with them, despite a court ruling allowing visitations.In the Friday issue…
Swaziland govt open talks with Egypt over medical drugs shortage
MBABANE: Swaziland s government has opened talks with Egypt in a bid to end the impoverished country s shortage of medicinal drugs for hospitals, a spokesman for the prime minister…
Missing Brotherhood students sneak message from prison
CAIRO: Three students affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) who disappeared last month, managed to sneak out a message saying they have been held in Tora Prison for 11 days,…
North Sinai governor meets angry residents
CAIRO: The North Sinai governor Ahmed Abdel-Hameed met with local elders in Rafah Thursday night to convince them to call off a demonstration planned for the following day. The governor…
Repentant extremists to be released
CAIRO: Up to 300 former members of Islamic Jihad are set to be released from prison over the coming weeks.According to press reports, a number of the organization's leadership are…
Dying to be thin: a look at anorexia nervosa
Every night, before going to bed, Aliaa has a cup of milk or juice. Feeling guilty, she forces herself to get some asleep. She doesn t want to think about…
COFFEE TALK: In denial
Coffee, coffee, coffee, I need coffee, and after a long coffee talk hang up, I decided to share some conversation with you that I had with a friend that can…