Regional interests mean the ceasefire might lead nowhere
Beyond the current Palestinian-Israeli ceasefire there may lie nothing at all: no peace process, not even an interim process or agreement. If that is the case, then the ceasefire itself…
Desert fish, what's that?
Desert fish farming is fast-becoming a significant, environmentally friendly source of fish cultivationWhat started more than 50 years ago as an experiment, a dream, has now become a reality to…
Clooney to drop by AUC
Superstar in town to discuss Darfur crisisCAIRO: Hoping to succeed where diplomats have failed, Hollywood superstar George Clooney is in town to press action on the genocide in Sudan s…
Palestinian Sahar Khalifeh awarded Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature
The American University in Cairo Press announced yesterday Palestinian author Sahar Khalifeh, winner of the Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature for her work Sura wa ayquna wa ahdun qadim (An…
Wanted: producer for blockbuster on Egypt's 'October victory'
CAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak wants a blockbuster movie made on the October 1973 war when Egypt launched a surprise attack on Israel and crossed the Suez, the official MENA news…
Al Ahly sets African record but ready to clash with Brazilian samba
With its Sunday bashing of New Zealand's Auckland City 2-0 at the Fifa Club World championship in Japan, Al Ahly became the first African team to win a Club World…
Osama set for Arab Champions League appearance
Zamalek young striker Hossam Osama is set to take part in his side s Arab champions League (ACL) game against Ahli Bordj on Monday.The Cairo side submitted a request to…
Goals eased the pressure, says victorious Jose
Ahly coach Manuel Jose said his players reeled under pressure in the first-half against Auckland City FC on Sunday but they looked comfortable and produced their normal game when goals…