Present and Tense: Bomb me!
CAIRO: The Americans are trying to bomb me. Out of courtesy, they warned me first. "Look, we've known each other for years, and I really feel bad about it, but…
Egypt through the eyes of an artist
Anna s Egypt: An Artist s JourneyBy Anna BoghiguianThe American University in Cairo Press, 2003Paperback EditionCAIRO: One of the things that draw us to artists is their extraordinary interpretation of…
Egypt police clash with pro-Hezbollah demonstrators
CAIRO: Clashes erupted outside Cairo s most renowned mosque Friday as police tried to prevent worshippers from marching in support of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah after the main weekly…
With Lebanon in spotlight, rights issues in Egypt are being overshadowed
DUBAI: While Israel's punishing assaults on Lebanon continue to dominate regional news, human rights abuses continue to be reported elsewhere in the region. Egypt, for example, saw the beginnings of…
When homework is home-work
Egyptian-American teens learn from the comfort of their living roomCAIRO: Imagine a classroom just steps away from your bed, conducting a science experiment in your kitchen, and taking a walk…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Diplomatic efforts are failing to bring about a cease-fire
The whole Arab world is of course very sad for what s happening now. It really hurts every Arab living in this region to see the sordid condition of Lebanon.In…
Israeli teams have to go on the road
Situation in Israel deemed unsafe for football matchesIsrael's woes with Hezbollah's men of resistance and their Katyushas have extended to football. Four Israeli football clubs have to look outside the…
Summer loving
ŠΘ###All the girls were dressed in colorful gowns, adding to the fresh feel of the event, here, Amira El Mealim and Mrs. Khaled El Darandaly##Samia El Shiekh, Mena Ragab and…
Writers congregate on the air and online
Site offers an open forum for creative writing and criticismMany people dabble in creative writing, but few in the region have the chance to be criticized in a professional manner…
Sketches of nature
Cultnat has issued a series of postcards that commemorate Egypt s natural heritage that feature the sketches of the country s animals, flora and fauna. The drawings are compelling in…