Increased public concern over parliamentary performance reflected in opposition to recent laws
CAIRO: In a discussion held at the press syndicate, parliamentarians assessed the parliament s performance in its first session. The discussion was organized by the freedoms committee in the syndicate,…
Italian spy chief denies role in alleged CIA kidnapping
Reuters ROME: The head of Italy s military intelligence agency on Wednesday defended himself and colleagues being investigated for their possible role in the alleged CIA kidnapping of a terrorism…
Protestors gather in front of the press syndicate, voice support for Lebanon and Palestine
CAIRO: As Israeli air-strikes continue for the eighth day in Lebanon, Egyptian protestors continue taking to the streets to express their solidarity with Lebanon.About 500 protestors gathered at the stairs…
Arab governments have different reasons for truce
Reuters CAIRO: Arab governments disagree on who to blame for starting the Middle East violence of the past week but, unlike Israel and the United States, they agree at least…
El Sawy Film Festival announces the year's winners
CAIRO: Judges at El Sawy's second film festival had some tough decisions to make before presenting the awards at the closing ceremony on June 18 at El Sawy's Hakma Hall.Islam…
The world according to Chadi
CAIRO: Located on the second floor of Alexandrina's Bibliotheca, a well-presented exhibition documents the life and work of Chadi Abdel Salam, (1930-1986) an Egyptian film director and producer, but perhaps…
Private sector's share of GDP rises sharply
New economic laws behind shift from public to private sectorCAIRO: According to Minister of Finance Youssef Boutros Ghali, the private sector's contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP) has risen…
Competition authority investigates claims against cement and steel producers
CAIRO: The recently-established Egyptian Competition Authority will begin investigating whether cement and steel producers have violated anti-trust laws.The authority announced its intention to launch an investigation this week in response…
U.S., Egypt resume "strategic dialogue"
Immediate divergence on tactical mattersWASHINGTON: The United States and Egypt met in a rekindled strategic dialogue dedicated to strengthening the two countries relationship. Foreign Minister Ahmed-Abul Gheit and U.S. Secretary…
Fifty-five killed in Lebanon blitz as foreigners flee
Israel kills seven in Gaza as Mubarak says end to conflict in sightBEIRUT: At least 55 civilians were killed Wednesday as Israeli jets and gunboats pummeled towns and villages across…
