National census aims to track mental retardation, illiteracy and internal migration
At a cost of LE 150 million, the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (Capmas) will send out 120,000 trained surveyors to gather information about internal migration, illiteracy, and…
Seminar on the 25th anniversary of the African Human Rights Protection System opens today
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the African Charter of Human and Peoples Rights, the law department of the American University in Cairo, the International Center for…
Muslim Brotherhood says US occupier a greater criminals than Saddam
CAIRO: Saddam Hussein was a despot but his crimes are dwarfed by those of the occupiers, the leader of Egypt s Muslim Brothers said Sunday after the ousted Iraqi leader…
Egypt concerned about weapons smuggled through Sinai
CAIRO: Egyptian police sources reported finding at least two tons of explosives hidden in three separate caches in the Sinai village of Raythan.The find comes less than 10 days after…
One group's folly doesn't represent an entire country
A Danish perspective on recent events concerning the Muslim worldThe latest unfortunate events affecting the perception of Denmark in the Muslim world call for a reaction from an ordinary Dane.…
Al-Ahli-ENPPI game postponed for African mission
Al-Ahli s league game against ENPPI has been postponed to help the Egyptian champions prepare properly for their African Champions League final on Nov. 11, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA)…
To reach peace, start with borders first
The failure of the peace process to produce the desired outcome has provoked much speculation as to why it failed. The different sides to the conflict have different interpretations, mostly…
The perils of launching a military strike on Iran
In the winter of 2002-3, supporters of regime change in Iraq were upbeat in their vision of the post-invasion phase of the war. Anyone who suggested that what is happening…
Does George W. Bush have a surprise up his sleeve?
Following next Tuesday s elections, President Bush will face some of the most difficult decisions of his presidency as he struggles to craft a strategy for dealing with the ruinous…
The 10 best memories of Christmas cheer
The season to be jolly in the heart of CairoCAIRO: Autumn, it is the northern hemisphere's favorite condition, and also Cairo's best season. It is the 'silly season.' A shopping…
