The changing face of energy security
For three decades, the rich world has talked about curbing its addiction to imported oil. But, despite the anxious rhetoric, the oil-supply problem has become worse and energy security more…
India's democracy at 60
At midnight on August 15, 1947, a new nation was born on a subcontinent ripped apart by a bloody partition. Independent India came into being as flames blazed across the…
Workers' protests peak, says report
CAIRO: The Egyptian Workers and Trade Unions Watch (EWTU) recently released their July report on industrial conflicts, showing a spike in organized labor struggles. According to the report, 17,000 workers…
Health Ministry requests revoking doctor's license over FGM victim
CAIRO: The Ministry of Health has requested revoking the license of Mahmoud Habib, the retired doctor responsible for the death of the 13-year-old Karima, but the Doctor's Syndicate says circumcision…
Ismaili's Abou Greisha banned for Super Cup protest
CAIRO: Ismaili striker Mohamed Mohsen Abou Greisha has been banned for 10 days and fined LE 10,000 by the club due to undisciplined behavior towards his coach Fawzi Gamal. The…
Three Egyptian brothers killed by landmine
ISMAILYA, Egypt: Three young Egyptian brothers were killed in the north of the country by a mine left over from the Arab-Israeli wars, a security source told AFP on Sunday.…
Brilliant Perseids meteor shower makes comeback
CAIRO: Beachgoers are in for an extra treat this week as the Perseids meteor shower makes its annual August comeback.A spectacular celestial show of hundreds of meteors will be visible…
Egypt shares tumble on US subprime fears
CAIRO: Egyptian shares fell by more than 2 percent on Sunday as they tracked global falls sparked by fears of a credit crisis in the United States housing market. The…