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Policeman paralyzed in collision is refused compensation
MENYA: Police officer Mustafa Al-Sayed Abdel-Hamid has filed a lawsuit in a…
Of words, failed masculinity and a dish of couscous
A few weeks ago, while checking Al-Ahram's Wednesday edition for new films…
Civilized Talk
What does it mean to be "civilized ? Obviously, being highly educated,…
World Bank creates $ 1.2 bln food crisis fund
WASHINGTON: The World Bank has launched a $1.2 billion program to fight…
Water pipe dreams
Despite recent progress, more than one billion people still lack decent water…
Tax-free UAE on course to introduce VAT in Gulf
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates is on course to shed its…
Israel lobby has steered US foreign policy in wrong direction, says author
CAIRO: The Israel lobby in the US has managed to veer foreign…
With a Grain of Salt: The Magoor and other popular sayings
Our venerable Members of Parliament never cease to surprise me. I returned…