U.S. judge orders deportation of three Egyptian students who disappeared from university exchange program
Associated PressOMAHA, Nebraska: Three Egyptian students who sparked a nationwide search when they failed to show up for a university exchange program last month were ordered deported Monday.The students -…
Club campaigners
ŠΘ###Loud and colorful, the competition was on as every nominee featured a team handing out fliers and telling people what the candidate will do to benefit the club and members,…
NDP conference and new moon sighting top news of the week
Ramadan TV programming and escalating food prices receive attentionCAIRO: The fourth annual conference of the National Democratic Party was assessed this week by national and independent newspapers. On its front…
Forget a UN force in Gaza absent a political horizon
The deployment of a beefed-up United Nations force in Lebanon to bolster the cease-fire led Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Massimo d'Alema to suggest in late August that a similar…
An hour with a confident Ahmadinejad
The most telling moment in a conversation I had in New York last week with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad came when he was asked if America would attack Iran. He…
Treasure hunting through Soly Gallery
The collection is eclectic and disorganized but the fun lies in the searchCAIRO: From the musty smell and the dim lighting to the way the paintings are stacked and stuffed…
T-shirts take on local flavor
Zafir lets customers express themselves in truly Egyptian waysCAIRO: T-shirts are a global product that reflect the wearer's personality. Some people choose T-shirts featuring their favorite bands; others prefer a…
Egypt Invest set to shed light on the investment climate
CAIRO: Since Egypt Invest first appeared in 2003, discussing investment opportunities in Egypt, it has all come a long way. Starting with the FDI figure from 2003 of $452 million,…
Pope says Christians, Muslims must reject violence
Muslim Brotherhood says meeting attempt to avoid apologyCASTELGANDOLFO, Italy: Pope Benedict told Muslim envoys on Monday that Christian and Muslim believers must reject violence, in an audience meant to defuse…
Nour objects to "democracy" letter
Wife says Interior Ministry is trying to defame him CAIRO: Jailed politician Ayman Nour, his wife and supporters from El-Ghad party are furious about a letter that urges U.S. President…
