Israel resumes air strikes in Lebanon
Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit calls for immediate cessation of violenceBEIRUT: Israeli troops met fierce resistance from Hezbollah militants Thursday as they crossed into Lebanon to seek tunnels and weapons for…
Egyptian sailor injured in Lebanon ship attack dies
CAIRO: An Egyptian sailor who was injured during a rocket attack on his boat off the Lebanese coast died in a Syrian hospital, Egyptian security sources told AFP Thursday. Ahmed…
Hezbollah rides wave of popularity across Mideast
Reuters CAIRO: The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah is riding a wave of popularity in the Arab world because of its confrontation with Israel, despite some misgivings about the group s…
Increased public concern over parliamentary performance reflected in opposition to recent laws
CAIRO: In a discussion held at the press syndicate, parliamentarians assessed the parliament s performance in its first session. The discussion was organized by the freedoms committee in the syndicate,…
Italian spy chief denies role in alleged CIA kidnapping
Reuters ROME: The head of Italy s military intelligence agency on Wednesday defended himself and colleagues being investigated for their possible role in the alleged CIA kidnapping of a terrorism…
Protestors gather in front of the press syndicate, voice support for Lebanon and Palestine
CAIRO: As Israeli air-strikes continue for the eighth day in Lebanon, Egyptian protestors continue taking to the streets to express their solidarity with Lebanon.About 500 protestors gathered at the stairs…
Arab governments have different reasons for truce
Reuters CAIRO: Arab governments disagree on who to blame for starting the Middle East violence of the past week but, unlike Israel and the United States, they agree at least…
El Sawy Film Festival announces the year's winners
CAIRO: Judges at El Sawy's second film festival had some tough decisions to make before presenting the awards at the closing ceremony on June 18 at El Sawy's Hakma Hall.Islam…
The world according to Chadi
CAIRO: Located on the second floor of Alexandrina's Bibliotheca, a well-presented exhibition documents the life and work of Chadi Abdel Salam, (1930-1986) an Egyptian film director and producer, but perhaps…
Private sector's share of GDP rises sharply
New economic laws behind shift from public to private sectorCAIRO: According to Minister of Finance Youssef Boutros Ghali, the private sector's contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP) has risen…
