The Mall
It was during a one-day conference on over-seas reporting, held at the University of California's Graduate School of Journalism, that I learned of yet another element of what purports to…
From Princeton, a new power paradigm
A new and influential report just released by the Woodrow Wilson School, titled "Forging a World of Liberty Under Law, U.S. National Security in the 21st Century, underlines the one…
An evening to remember the greats
Musical band and poetry recitation group join to celebrate Haddad, Jahin and DarwishCAIRO: Last Friday the British Council in Agouza hosted an inspiring Ramadan evening. A few hundred people were…
One-on-one with the people
Hussein Fahmy connects with the society in popular Ramadan showCAIRO: It was difficult not to hold back tears when a girl in her early teens told her story of having…
African Cup proving ground for teams missing the World Cup
CAIRO: Excluded from the World Cup, Cameroon, Nigeria and Egypt seem intent on making amends in the African Cup of Nations.Cameroon and Nigeria won their second in as many matches…
Danish-Egyptian dialogue continues
Effects of new offensive video still unclearCAIRO: The dialogue aimed at bridging gaps between Islam and the West may have suffered a setback in the light of recent events. The…
Winners of Cairo Underground third line deal to be announced in October
The Egyptian Ministry of Transportation will announce the winners of a deal regarding the first phase of the Cairo Underground third line which extends over 4.3 km on Oct. 20.…
NTRA: International Gateway Licenses offered by end of November
TE reduces rates to counter effects of loss of monopoly on servicesCAIRO: The National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA) will offer two international calling operators licenses to the private sector by…
Danish PM, Iran president condemn Prophet cartoons
ReutersCOPENHAGEN: Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen denounced members of the anti-immigrant Danish Peoples Party (DPP) youth wing on Sunday for drawing humiliating cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad.In Tehran, Iranian…
Israel forces shoot three Egyptians smuggling drugs into Israel
JERUSALEM: Israeli forces shot and wounded three Egyptians who were smuggling hashish across the border into Israel, the military said Sunday.The military said the incident occurred after nightfall north of…
