Violence during judges' protests dominates independent press
CAIRO: The aftermath of protests in support of prosecuted judges is still making headlines in independent and opposition papers. "Egypt trampled by security police, read Al-Fajr's front page. "The truncheon…
Moving toward an electronic government
CAIRO: Raya Holding, one of the biggest information technology and telecom solutions providers in Egypt, held a series of presentations and seminars yesterday as part of their three-day annual Raya…
Forgotten history and the sites left behind
CAIRO: Before the 1952 revolution, the Egyptian flag contained a crescent and three stars, each star representing each one of the country's main religions; one symbolized Egypt's 75,000 Jews at…
Al Ahly takes home league title
CAIRO: Two goals in the first 10 minutes set Al Ahly up for a 2-0 win over arch rivals Zamalek in the Cairo derby and a 31st Egyptian league title.…
Celebrating media
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Interbank rate falls to 8.10 percent
CAIRO: The median overnight interbank rate on the pound fell to 8.10 percent on Sunday from 8.118 percent on Thursday as demand dropped in the middle of a period for…
Authorities say another suspect in Sinai bombings surrenders
EL-ARISH: A second fugitive wanted in the bombings last month at a Sinai beach resort has turned himself in, security officials said Saturday.Saleh Emera Saleh El-Deeb surrendered to authorities in…
Palestinian health minister looks to Arab League and international community to fill funding gap
CAIRO: The Palestinian health minister on Saturday urged the Arab League and international community to provide $4.3 million for health care in the Palestinian territories to prevent a humanitarian and…
Mubarak, Moroccan king urge renewal of Middle East peace process
MARRAKESH, Morocco: President Hosni Mubarak and Morocco s King Mohammed VI called on the so-called quartet of Middle East negotiators to renew efforts for peace in the region, in a…