Lebanon's war spurred regional changes
The Lebanon war of 2006 changed the political environment in the Arab Middle East at two levels. The first was temporary and receded after the 34-day war had ended. The…
It would have been perfect, if it wasn't for that crying baby
Be forewarned: If you plan to spend an evening at the theater, or to go on a movie date tonight (or any other night, at that), chances are, you'll get…
Heathrow fog closure brings strife to Cairenes
CAIRO: For holiday-goers and dozens of British expatriates the timing could not have been worse.After two days of flight cancellations to and from Heathrow Airport due to intense fog and…
AUC renames adult education center
CAIRO: The American University in Cairo (AUC) announced today that in recognition of the growth and expansion of its continuing education programs, its Center for Adult and Continuing Education will…
Eid on Dec. 30, says Dar El Iftaa
CAIRO: Get the sheep ready, Eid is one day sooner than expected. Egypt's Dar El Iftaa, the local authority in charge of observing the lunar cycle, and the Higher Judicial…
Mother jumps from fourth floor to save child
CAIRO: A woman was badly injured as she jumped to safety from the fourth floor while hugging her infant after a fire broke out in her flat, Al Gomhuriah newspaper…
Median interbank rate rises to 9.8 pct
CAIRO: The median overnight interbank rate on the Egyptian pound jumped to 9.8 percent on Tuesday from 9.443 percent on Monday, with central bank auctions of certificates of deposit draining…
$35 mln for Palestinians deposited in Arab bank account
CAIRO: The 35 million dollars left behind in Egypt by Palestinian premier Ismail Haniya after Israel closed the Gaza crossing was deposited into an Arab League account Monday, Egypt s…
NDP to head dialogue on constitutional amendments
Secretary General of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Safwat Sherif said President Hosni Mubarak looks forward to a lengthy and detailed dialogue on the constitutional amendments in an effort…