Egyptian bloggers set for anti-torture campaign
CAIRO: Amid increased crackdowns on Internet dissidence and the dissemination of disturbing videos alleging police torture, several activists, bloggers, human rights lawyers, and journalists are calling for an anti-torture campaign.…
Inflation rate resumes climb in February
Annual inflation reaches 12.6 percent; highest in 26 months CAIRO: The annual inflation rate reached 12.6 percent at the end of last month, up 0.2 percent from January and marking…
The little bookshop around the corner turns five
CAIRO: "I'm proud to be a conspiracy theorist, said Galal Amin to a packed hall at the Cairo Opera House's Open Air Theater on Saturday.The American University in Cairo's economics…
Europe's dirty little secret on global warming
Almost two weeks ago, the European Union declared that it had practically saved the planet. European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso claimed that Europe would lead the way on climate…
Will anxious Arab states soon form a nuclear family?
From Libya to Egypt to fuel-strapped Jordan, Arab countries have signaled their desire to develop nuclear power, even amid a concerted attempt by the United States to tighten the noose…
Expect Palestinian factionalism to endure
Palestinians have been hoping that Hamas and Fatah will live up to their announced agreement that the government of national unity formed last week would not concern itself with negotiations…
Misr International Films holds simultaneous worldwide environmental film screening
CAIRO: In an attempt to raise environmental awareness, Misr International Films (Youssef Chahine and Co.) is holding the worldwide premier of a European environmental film next Wednesday. Directors Johan Soderberg's,…
Pharaohs to help unveil truth of Bosnian pyramids
CAIRO: Approximately two years ago, American archaeologist Semir Osmanagich and his team made the astounding discovery of a series of pyramids in Bosnia. Last Sunday, speaking at the Supreme Council…
