Kids on TV: new program aims to give kids a voice
CAIRO: An ambitious new program that puts kids in charge of writing, directing and presenting a television series will be beamed into Egyptian homes next year.However, rather than featuring animated…
Why I do not celebrate Eid (or beware the calamities of 2007)
It is customary for Muslims to greet one another with the celebratory salutations for Eid Al-Fitr and Al-Adha."Eid Mubarak (Blessed Holy Day) or "Kul 'am wantum bi kheir (May you…
From Peacekeeping to Peace Consolidation in Burundi
At the end of December, the United Nations Mission in Burundi (ONUB) will close, ending a successful two-and-a-half year chapter in peacekeeping history. I had the privilege of working in…
WORD ON THE STREET: What are your hopes for 2007?
The past year was a year like any other. Some married and some divorced. New lives were born as some were sadly taken. Some found fortune while others receded into…
In 2006, the issue of violent sexual crime against children comes to the fore
In this two-part series on pedophilia and its social recriminations in Egyptian society, staff writer Jumana Shehata examines some of the socio-political and economic causes behind some of the worst…
'Turbini' murders sensationalized
Cairo: In 1922 Egypt was shocked at the arrest and trial of Raya and Skeena, the most notorious two murderesses in the history of the region. The women were sentenced…
SPORTS TALK: Success without a smile
Egypt capturing the Africa Cup of Nations was the definite high point of the 2006 calendar as we scan the year that was. The February win was sweet for these…
Red Sea ports reopen after weather improves
CAIRO: Egypt reopened on Thursday three ports on the Red Sea which had closed because of bad weather, an official from the Red Sea Port Authority said. At 6 am…
Egypt denies Israel report of arms shipment to Fatah
CAIRO: A senior Egyptian diplomatic source denied an Israeli newspaper report that his country had recently shipped arms to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, head of the Fatah party.The paper said…
Females finally approved to be judges
CAIRO: Women in Egypt have pursued professions as doctors, parliamentarians, and ministers, but until recently, they could not fill any senior judicial posts.That is all about to change.The Higher Judicial…