Press Round-up: Israeli war on Lebanon provokes anti-war protests
Police violence toward protestors underreportedCAIRO: News of the Israeli-Lebanese war still dominates the headlines, with national and independent newspapers giving it top priority as anti-war protests rage across the country.…
Prestigious journalism conference held at AUC
Over 1,000 media scholars share views at IAMCR Cairo 2006CAIRO: More than 1,000 professional scholars and media experts of different nationalities gathered to exchange views and debate various topics in…
Lawyer says recording implicates Italian intelligence chief in alleged CIA abduction
Associated PressROME: A recording of a conversation between two arrested secret agents implicates the head of Italy s military intelligence in the alleged CIA kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric in…
Lebanon: Black & white and dead all over
Once more, U.S. Marines are on Lebanese soil. Once more, Israeli jets are pounding Beirut and its tanks are in south Lebanon. Once more, the powers-that-be in Washington are seeing…
Ramses replica takes trial run
No effort spared to ensure safety of priceless ancient statueCAIRO: The transfer of the Ramses statue from its downtown residence is pending on one more test slated to take place…
The Nile Plaza boasts a stunning collection of work by Egyptian artists
CAIRO: Art is a beautiful thing that can make any place come to life. It is something to be admired and appreciated. In Egypt, we have some outstanding artists, and…
MobiNil hyping new services in anticipation of growing competition
CAIRO: MobiNil has just announced the launch of a voice SMS service, known to the rest of the world as voice mail. With this launch, the telecom industry in Egypt…
French foreign minister calls for immediate cease-fire
Germany seeks end to conflict but no instant cease-fire CAIRO: French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy on Saturday called for an immediate cease-fire to stop the escalating violence between Israel and…
Mubarak urges immediate cease-fire in Israel-Hezbollah fighting, says a deal can come later
Associated PressCAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak on Monday called for an immediate cease-fire in Israel s military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, saying a longer term solution could be worked out…
U.S. plan for Lebanon likely to fail, say Arab analysts
Reuters CAIRO: A vision of a new Middle East emerging from the conflict in Lebanon as outlined by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice drew ridicule on Monday from mainstream…
