Mubarak says Israel could free many Palestinians
CAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak said the number of Palestinian prisoners Israel is ready to release in exchange for a captured soldier is higher than expected, the official MENA news agency…
Egypt lawmakers demand Vatican ties be frozen
Pope s apology fails to stem Muslim angerCAIRO: Egyptian lawmakers on Monday demanded diplomatic ties with the Vatican be suspended in protest at Pope Benedict XVI s use of a…
Kodak shifts focus in Egyptian market
CAIRO: In a move to improve slumping profits, photography giant Kodak is handing over a major chunk of its Egyptian operations to a new, domestically-based group, company officials announced this…
Back to basics for aspiring writers
Creative writing workshop encourages young writers to express themselves in their native languageCAIRO: In an attempt to resurrect a passion for Arabic writing, Maadi's Kotob Khan bookstore recently launched a…
Egyptian dance brings life to City of the Dead
Agence France-PresseCAIRO: In the depths of Cairo s City of the Dead, Umm Essam unveils her latest creation: a blood-red bellydance costume, complete with golden pearls. But there are no…
Still not your ideal swimming pool, Nile cleaned up
CAIRO: The waters of the Nile are running cleaner this week after dozens of volunteers taking part in a United Nations-sponsored drive removed more than a ton of trash from…
Tourism numbers fall for third month running
CAIRO: The number of people visiting Egypt fell 5.5 percent year-on-year in July, according to figures available on Monday, the third consecutive monthly drop since April bombings in a Red…
Press round-up: Pope's comments on Islam makes headlines around the world
School starts without a tour by the minister of educationCAIRO: Independent and national newspapers focused heavily on Pope Benedict s comments on Islam and the Prophet Mohammed and the consequences…
Palestinian PM says "lots of movement" in talks on release of capture Israeli soldier
GAZA CITY: Diplomatic efforts were underway Sunday, with strong hints that a deal may soon be announced to secure the release of prisoners from both sides. The Palestinian prime minister…
Pope says he is sorry over reaction to Islam speech
Brotherhood says apology is "sufficient, Egypt summons Vatican envoy over remarksCAIRO: Pope Benedict said on Sunday he was deeply sorry at the anger caused by his remarks on Islam and…