Coptic language undergoing resurgence
CAIRO: Considering the recent upheaval in Egypt between Muslim and Coptic communities it is not surprising that the Coptic language is experiencing a resurgence throughout the globe. In the United…
The best is yet to come
Lance Armstrong s recent announcement that he is planning to compete in the New York City Marathon on Nov. 5 has got people talking again about whether he is the…
Emergency Law stifling any hope for change
CAIRO: An interior ministry spokesman and deputy to the ministry claimed in a live TV show on Tuesday that no violations of human or prisoners' rights occur under the Emergency…
Living a little girl's dream
CAIRO: A dearly held fantasy of most little girls is to be a beauty queen when they grow up, complete with the jeweled crown, the beautiful dress and the satin…
Extension of Emergency Law heads week's news
CAIRO: A variety of news items have vied for headlines this week. Reoccurring themes in this week's local and international papers have been the extension of the Emergency Law, the…
Reacting to the renewal
CAIRO: Last Sunday, Prime Minister Ahmad Nazif asked parliament to extend the highly controversial Emergency Law for another two years. For approval, it needs two thirds of parliament to back…
State to appeal ruling that favors Egypt's Baha'is
CAIRO: The government will appeal against a court ruling in favor of the rights of the country s small Baha i minority, a minister said on Wednesday. Religious Endowments Minister…
Gamal Mubarak believes extension of Emergency Law not counter to reforms
CAIRO: Under criticism for the renewal of the Emergency Law, Gamal Mubarak stated that the renewal does not indicate a setback in the reform polices of the National Democratic Party…
Egyptians protest detentions amid tight security
CAIRO: About 100 protesters, vastly outnumbered by riot police, chanted anti-government slogans in central Cairo on Wednesday, two days after the authorities stopped activists holding a similar gathering. Organizers had…
Twenty-three opposition activists detained
CAIRO: Police on Thursday detained 23 activists from the Muslim Brotherhood who were campaigning against the Emergency Laws, a leader for the opposition Islamist movement told AFP. They were arrested…
