Hamas chief says Israel refusing prisoner exchange
CAIRO: The exiled political head of the Palestinian movement Hamas accused Israel of refusing to free Arab prisoners in exchange for the release of a captured soldier, according to remarks…
Hamas suggests unity talks with Fatah in Cairo
GAZA CITY: A political advisor to Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh on Wednesday proposed holding a meeting in Egypt between Hamas and Fatah on the formation of a national unity…
Egyptian court convicts outspoken tabloid editor of libeling a journalist
An Egyptian editor known for inflammatory comment has been sentenced to six months imprisonment for libeling a journalist, a court official said Thursday.A Cairo court rejected the appeal of Mustafa…
Egypt's energy bill increased sevenfold in a decade, Fahmy admits
CAIRO: Minister of Petroleum Sameh Fahmy said on Wednesday that the cost of buying oil and natural gas from foreign partners has increased sevenfold over the past ten years, citing…
Al-Ahli face tough task against free-scoring ASEC
Reuters JOHANNESBURG: Al-Ahli face the prospect of determined rear guard action when they face Ivory coast side ASEC Abidjan, who have an enviable goal scoring record at home, in Sunday…
Syria's ruling party rejects Israeli invitation for President Assad to visit Jerusalem
DAMASCUS: Syria on Thursday rejected Israel s invitation for President Bashar Al-Assad to visit Jerusalem, saying the Israeli gesture reflected the country s weak position after its war with Lebanon.The…
'Air born' baby gets 18 years of free flights
KUWAIT CITY: A baby girl born aboard an Egypt-bound Jazeera Airways flight will be able to fly the Kuwait-based airline for free until the age of 18, the carrier said…
Ramadan's cultural kaleidoscope of colors
Photographer Amr Nabil's exhibit captures essence of local traditionsAlthough Ramadan is a religious month shared by Muslims all around the world, it is observed differently in every Muslim country. AP…
Masters of an ancient complex art
Calligraphy makes sweeping strokes at the El-SawyCAIRO: For Ramadan, the El-Sawy Cultural Wheel highlights one of the most important forms of Islamic art: calligraphy. Featuring 32 contemporary artists from Egypt,…
