Reliving a piece of history
An insider view into the new TV production HalimOne of the central figures of his age, he was an intricate part of the government. Despite dangers, he never traveled with…
TV producers more than generous with Ramadan offerings
Egyptian and satellite channels gear up for the biggest season of the year"Ramadan Kareem. We use these words to greet each other at the start of the month of fasting.…
In the spirit of Ramadan
ALEXANDRIA: Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar is a month Muslims await from year to year. In keeping with Islamic traditions, Egypt witnesses an increase in good deeds…
Word on the Street
People call for more stringent action by Arab governments against Papal commentsCAIRO: On a visit to Germany, Pope Benedict XVI quoted a criticism of Islam and the Prophet Mohammed by…
U.S. could cooperate with Egypt on nuclear energy
President s son proposes peaceful nuclear programCAIRO: The United States could cooperate with Egypt if it decides to develop nuclear energy, the U.S. ambassador to Cairo said on Thursday. Gamal…
State-run press lauds National Democratic Party
Opposition theorizes on prospective "inheritance of power CAIRO: As the fourth National Democratic Party (NDP) convention started this week, opinions were divided on the stance toward the ruling party and…
Oil spill threatens Suez Canal
ISMAILIA: Clean up crews on Thursday worked to stop the spread of 5,000 tons of crude oil which leaked into Egypt s Suez Canal from an oil tanker, officials said.…
Bush and Mubarak back UN force in Darfur
WASHINGTON: U.S. President George W. Bush and President Hosni Mubarak on Wednesday discussed the need to deploy a UN force in Sudan s Darfur region, a White House official said.…
Egypt resumes diplomatic relations with El Salvador
CAIRO: Egypt has resumed its diplomatic relations with El Salvador after the Central American country s decision last month to move its embassy in Israel from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv,…
Prosecutor in Egyptian cleric case testifies before committee
ROME: A prosecutor leading the investigation of the alleged CIA kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric in Milan testified Wednesday before parliament s secret services committee.The proceeding was closed to the…
