Hundreds stranded at Egypt-Gaza border-Red Cross
JERUSALEM: Nearly 580 Palestinians in need of medical care have been stranded for up to two weeks inside a terminal on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing with…
Man prevented from attacking church-goers
CAIRO: Guards stopped a Muslim from carrying out a knife attack on Christians at a church in Egypt on Tuesday, security sources said. Police arrested Mohammed Masoud Khalil after he…
Egypt's role in the UN propelled by aid initiatives
CAIRO: Egypt has stepped up its aid initiatives with the United Nations World Food Program (WFP), assisting Niger, Sudan and other African countries, providing aid relief.The Egyptian government has been…
Press round-up: Parliamentarians maneuver to pass press law
Students protest against Israeli offensive in GazaCAIRO: Opposition and independent newspapers' struggle against the controversial press bill continues. Front-page headlines feature slogans such as "The free press will never surrender…
Cairo copes with exploding population
CAIRO: On the occasion of the internationally recognized World Population Day, commemorated Monday, several countries in the region, particularly Egypt and Yemen, are taking a closer look at the impediments…
El Sawy promotes kids' talents
Introducing new meaning to summer vacationCAIRO: If you think local children don't have great artistic potential, think again. Al Sawy's first concert of the "My Vacations Program captivated the audience…
Powerful images reflect plight of women
Red Lilies by Eman Osman contemplates shades of redCAIRO: Hidden on the crowded street of Talaat Harb in downtown Cairo is a showcase of masterpieces by Eman Osman that reflect…
Coptic pope plays down challenge by dissident bishop
CAIRO: Egypt s Coptic pope sought Monday to reassure his followers Monday upon returning from a trip abroad that raised concerns over his health and saw a dissident bishop trying…
Israeli PM to press ahead with Gaza raids
Thousands stranded along Egypt-Gaza borderJERUSALEM: Prime Minister Ehud Olmert rejected on Monday international criticism of Israel s offensive in Gaza and demands by militants to free Palestinian prisoners in exchange…
Parliament passes controversial press law despite protests
CAIRO: Parliament passed a controversial press law on Monday despite protests by journalists and opposition activists who say it puts new limits on press freedom. The government-drafted law, billed as…
