Parliament narrowly approves Danish aid
CAIRO: Parliament narrowly approved an aid agreement with Denmark after a heated debate dominated by memories of a dispute over cartoon pictures of the Prophet Mohammad published in a Danish…
Human Rights Watch condemns press law
CAIRO: A new Egyptian press law that allows judges to jail journalists for offences such as insulting public officials or heads of state violates international standards for press freedom, Human…
Defense official says Italy did not participate in alleged CIA kidnapping of cleric
ROME: The Italian government and its intelligence services were not aware of and did not participate in the alleged CIA kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric in Milan, a Defense Ministry…
Hundreds stranded at Egypt-Gaza border-Red Cross
JERUSALEM: Nearly 580 Palestinians in need of medical care have been stranded for up to two weeks inside a terminal on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing with…
Man prevented from attacking church-goers
CAIRO: Guards stopped a Muslim from carrying out a knife attack on Christians at a church in Egypt on Tuesday, security sources said. Police arrested Mohammed Masoud Khalil after he…
Egypt's role in the UN propelled by aid initiatives
CAIRO: Egypt has stepped up its aid initiatives with the United Nations World Food Program (WFP), assisting Niger, Sudan and other African countries, providing aid relief.The Egyptian government has been…
Press round-up: Parliamentarians maneuver to pass press law
Students protest against Israeli offensive in GazaCAIRO: Opposition and independent newspapers' struggle against the controversial press bill continues. Front-page headlines feature slogans such as "The free press will never surrender…
Cairo copes with exploding population
CAIRO: On the occasion of the internationally recognized World Population Day, commemorated Monday, several countries in the region, particularly Egypt and Yemen, are taking a closer look at the impediments…
El Sawy promotes kids' talents
Introducing new meaning to summer vacationCAIRO: If you think local children don't have great artistic potential, think again. Al Sawy's first concert of the "My Vacations Program captivated the audience…
Powerful images reflect plight of women
Red Lilies by Eman Osman contemplates shades of redCAIRO: Hidden on the crowded street of Talaat Harb in downtown Cairo is a showcase of masterpieces by Eman Osman that reflect…
