Report slams rights violations in Egypt
CAIRO: May was the worst month in the past quarter century for the freedom of expression, says a report recently released by the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (HRinfo).…
China's Wen to visit Egypt in regional tour
Agence France-Presse BEIJING: China will begin round three of an intense diplomatic campaign in Africa on Saturday when Premier Wen Jiabao embarks on a hectic seven-nation tour of the continent.…
Egypt refers controversial judiciary bill to parliament
CAIRO: Egypt s government Wednesday approved and sent to parliament a draft law on the authority of the judiciary, setting the stage for a fresh standoff with pro-reform judges who…
Too expensive for a uniting event
High subscription prices put World Cup out of reach of most EgyptiansCAIRO: World Cup fever is raging throughout the globe, and the Middle East is no exception. For one month…
Portraits of the city
Michael Haag captures Cairo's main attraction in his pictorial guideCAIRO: I was flipping through the book when a photograph of a downtown building grabbed my attention; its interior was stunning.…
Summer screen sensations
Arabic movies dominate movie theaters this season and vie for their share at the box officeCAIRO: Despite the start of the World Cup, the season of summer films has started…
The Slamdance experience
A young Egyptian filmmaker gives a personal account of his experience at an international film festivalCAIRO, November 2005: For a young filmmaker, getting the opportunity to showcase your work at…
Just ban it?
Minister of Culture confirms that "The Da Vinci Code will be banned from Egyptian cinemasCAIRO: The rumors that the blockbuster hit "The Da Vinci Code is to be banned from…
Brotherhood calls for referendum on peace with Israel
Call seen as support for Palestinian governmentCAIRO: In a recent interview with DREAM television, supreme leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mohammed Mahdi Akef, said that the peace agreement made by…
Detained activist denied medical care: lawyer
CAIRO: Egyptian authorities have refused to allow detained activist Mohammed El Sharqawy to receive treatment for injuries he incurred during a beating by the police, his lawyer said Thursday. His…
