Egypt: 26 percent turnout in elections
CAIRO: Just one quarter of registered voters cast ballots in the month-long parliamentary elections that ended this week,Egypt's justice minister said Saturday.The three-stage elections were among Egypt's most violent, resulting…
Toddler latest to die in Sudanese protest
CAIRO: Alongside the grassy park which lies in front of the Moustafa Mahmoud Mosque in Mohandaseen, children ages five through 10 stood shoulder to shoulder, each holding up a photo…
Court extends detention of Nour – lawyer
An Egyptian court extended the detention of liberal politician and former presidential candidate Ayman Nour on Saturday until today, when his trial on forgery charges resumes, Nour's lawyer said.
Squashing the enemy
In the World Open in Hong Kong, the 26-year-old from Cairo was in devastating form this week in the final against David Palmer, brushing the Australian aside 11-6, 11-7, 11-8.Shabana…
Bread and knives
My wife has just bought me two suits, three ties, one shirt and a brand new bread knife. It was Xmas and Eid all thrown in together. I dressed from…
Coptic language's last survivors
CAIRO: Considered an extinct language, the Coptic language is believed to exist only in the liturgical language of the Coptic Church in Egypt. The ancient language that lost in prominence…
'Twas the night before Christmas
CAIRO: One of the great things about living in Egypt is that, if you want to, you can celebrate Christmas twice: twice the presents,twice the calories,twice the number of in-laws…
Opposition cries foul in final voting day
CAIRO: In a highly charged conclusion to an already dramatic month of parliamentary elections, the run-offs for the third and final round of voting were marked by violent clashes between…
Web editor's arrest raises concern for civil liberties
CAIRO: The arrest of the editor of a local news website this week has raised fresh concerns among defenders of freedom of expression."Such practices reflect the government's lack of tolerance…
Bloodshed casts doubt on government
CAIRO: The violence that marred Egypt's parliamentary election has called into question the sincerity of President Hosni Mubarak's vow, under U.S. pressure, to open up the country's political system.…
