Egypt to relaunch civil nuclear program
Agence France-Presse CAIRO: Egypt is to relaunch its civil nuclear energy program after a 20-year freeze, with plans for a nuclear power station on the Mediterranean coast, officials said Sunday.…
Palestinians to seek release of Barghouti and Saadat in talks led by Egypt
Israel rejects Abbas demand to release militant leadersCAIRO: Israel rejected on Monday demands by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas that the Jewish state free two jailed militant leaders in return for…
Eight killed, 14 corpses found in Iraq
BAGHDAD: Insurgents Monday killed at least eight people in Iraq, including three policemen, officials said as the war-torn country s security forces continued to bear the brunt of rebel violence.…
Human rights group reports widespread torture in Egypt's prisons and police stations
CAIRO: Torture in Egypt's prisons and police stations is almost systematic, claims the Egyptian Organization for Human Rights (EOHR) in its recent report on conditions in Egyptian prisons. With dozens…
Nour objects to "democracy" letter
Wife says Interior Ministry is trying to defame him CAIRO: Jailed politician Ayman Nour, his wife and supporters from El-Ghad party are furious about a letter that urges U.S. President…
Pope says Christians, Muslims must reject violence
Muslim Brotherhood says meeting attempt to avoid apologyCASTELGANDOLFO, Italy: Pope Benedict told Muslim envoys on Monday that Christian and Muslim believers must reject violence, in an audience meant to defuse…
Egypt Invest set to shed light on the investment climate
CAIRO: Since Egypt Invest first appeared in 2003, discussing investment opportunities in Egypt, it has all come a long way. Starting with the FDI figure from 2003 of $452 million,…
T-shirts take on local flavor
Zafir lets customers express themselves in truly Egyptian waysCAIRO: T-shirts are a global product that reflect the wearer's personality. Some people choose T-shirts featuring their favorite bands; others prefer a…
Treasure hunting through Soly Gallery
The collection is eclectic and disorganized but the fun lies in the searchCAIRO: From the musty smell and the dim lighting to the way the paintings are stacked and stuffed…
An hour with a confident Ahmadinejad
The most telling moment in a conversation I had in New York last week with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad came when he was asked if America would attack Iran. He…