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Word on the Street: Rail system in the spotlight following crashes
CAIRO: Following the devastating crashes that took place this past week on Egypt's railways and roads, the government suspended two of the major railway officials. The first crash resulted in…
Protest figure on campaign against Israel
Agence France-Presse DAMIETTE: A leader of the protest movement Kefaya (enough) is campaigning to gather a million signatures in 100 days in favor of rescinding the country s peace treaty…
Naguib Mahfouz's condition worsens
CAIRO: The condition of world renowned Egyptian writer and Nobel literature prize laureate Nagib Mahfouz has worsened again and he is now on an artificial respirator, the official daily Al-Ahram…
Press Round-up: Press reacts to Qalyoub railway tragedy
CAIRO: Egypt has dedicated LE 8.5 billion to refurbishing the railway network, reports national newspapers. The restoration plan, according to Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif, has been modified so that the…
A move toward more Islamic-run governments
WASHINGTON: Other Western nations must come to grips with a new democratic Middle East, dominated by Islamic movements, even if the United States under President George W. Bush rejects the…
After deadly crash, transport minister admits grave problems on Eygpt's railway
CAIRO: The transportation minister acknowledged serious problems in Egypt s railway system Wednesday amid intensifying criticism after a train collision killed at least 58 people, the latest in a series…
Miral Al-Tahawy speaks on Gazelle's Taps
Author draws on her Bedouin roots as well as her rich knowledge of the Arabic languageCAIRO: Pursuing her quest for freedom, female author Miral Al-Tahawy, an offspring of Bedouin culture…
Diwan goes digital as owner announces new bookshop services
Diwan bookstore is taking its customer service to another level - home deliveries and a fully searchable Web site, replete with online book clubs and interactive discussion circles.Diwan owner Nadia…
Helping through song
Band's message: Hold on to Arab identityCAIRO: Different groups choose different ways to express their solidarity with Lebanon. While some choose protesting in the streets, others choose to express themselves…
