One-on-one with Nejtab Geremi
CAIRO: Cameroon s right back Nejtab Geremi has vowed that the Lions of Cameroon are determined to go as far as it takes to win the 25th African Cup of…
Mohammed cartoon reactions reflect core value conflict: Danish PM
COPENHAGEN: Irate Muslim reactions to the publication of cartoons depicting Prophet Mohammed reflect a global conflict between core values, Denmark s Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Friday. We…
Gamal's promotion refuels speculation
CAIRO: The recent promotion of 42-year-old Gamal Mubarak to Assistant Secretary-General of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) has once again triggered questions concerning his ultimate political ambitions. Has Hosni…
Present and Tense
CAIRO: Unless something goes terribly wrong, Hamas will soon form the first Islamic government to ever take office through internationally monitored elections in the Arab world. Louis Fernando, the deputy…
Get rich or die trying
CAIRO: Contrary to popular belief, today's youth understand the value of money. They understand that a luxurious car costs more than half a million pounds, that renting a tiny flat…
Self-confidence, family support overcome 'age of despair'
CAIRO: Regularly experiencing hot flushes, a bit of insomnia, nervousness, more facial wrinkles, dryer skin and weaker vertebrae are some of the common signs of menopause - coupled, of course,…
Egypt seeks to boost military presence in Rafah
CAIRO: Egyptian officials are reportedly seeking to send more troops to the Sinai. Talks come following a security breech at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing last month, when Palestinians bulldozed through…
Ferry with 1,400 aboard sinks in Red Sea
CAIRO: Rescue teams have picked up 100 survivors from a ferry which sank in the Red Sea overnight, Egyptian television said on Friday, quoting naval sources.The ferry, the Al Salam…
AUC on the move
CAIRO: Boyd Hight was elected chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American University in Cairo (AUC) last November. Amongst the university s biggest challenges is the construction of…
Egypt coach urges respect for Congo in African Cup quarterfinals
CAIRO: The local fans are ecstatic that Egypt has reached the quarterfinals at the African Cup of Nations.The national team s coach, however, is urging his players to be wary…
