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Opinion

What a Trump victory would mean for Egypt

by: Mohamed Kamal

The Guardian's fabrication apology: too little too late?

by: Helmy Al-Namnam

Reeve’s claims about Nefertiti's tomb are mere fantasy

by: Zahi Hawass

After months of silence, former auditor Geneina speaks out

Hisham Geneina’s removal by presidential decree from his position as president of the ِCentral Auditing Organization (CAO) in March brought with it a tidal wave of controversy. Geneina was dismissed after... Wednesday, 24 August, 2016 - 16:12

Egyptian strawberry exports thriving, meet international standards:...

Essam Fayed, minister for agriculture and land reclamation, issued a statement on Wednesday pointing to increases in Egypt's strawberry exports, saying that safety and quality procedures meet international standards... Wednesday, 24 August, 2016 - 12:57

300 MPs start no-confidence procedures against supply minister

A group of 300 MPs has submitted a request for the start of non-confidence procedures against Supply Minister Khaled Hanafy, following mounting allegations of his involvement in the wheat corruption scandal and recent... Wednesday, 24 August, 2016 - 12:02

Only 7% of Egyptians heard about Essam Heggy's presidential pro...

The 2018 presidential program announced by US-based planetary scientist Essam Heggy last month has failed to gain the attention of a large proportion of Egyptian voters, according to a poll by the Egyptian public... Tuesday, 23 August, 2016 - 17:37

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After months of silence, former auditor Geneina speaks out

Sisi hints at plans to run for second term in office

Attacker is killed after stabbing guard at Egypt church

Weather forecast for Thursday

Egyptian strawberry exports thriving, meet international standards: minister

300 MPs start no-confidence procedures against supply minister

A tourist walks past empty sunbeds on a beach in Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on November 10, 2015 as tourist numbers dwindle following a suspected bomb attack on a Russian jet (AFP Photo/Mohamed el-Shahed)

Sharm el-Sheikh to lure Ukrainian tourists with concerts

Iraqi Kurdish regional president Massud Barzani has been in power since 2004.

Turkey's Erdogan, Iraqi Kurdish leader Barzani discuss fight against militants

A man is carried away after having been rescued alive from the ruins following an earthquake in Amatrice, central Italy, August 24, 2016.

Quake devastates mountain towns in central Italy, at least 10 believed killed

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) meets with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, in this May 10, 2016.

Kremlin says Putin, Merkel, Hollande to meet to discuss Ukraine at G20 on Sept. 4-5

Tourists watch a fresco as they visit the Brussels district of Molenbeek during a guided tour showing off the area's manufacturing heritage, diverse population and lively market, Belgium, August 13, 2016.

'Jihadist hub' Molenbeek lures tourists across Brussels canal

Planetary scientist Essam Heggy working on a NASA project in the United States

Only 7% of Egyptians heard about Essam Heggy's presidential project

Palestinian children carry water bottles near their house on the outskirts of the West Bank village of Yatta, south of Hebron, August 17, 2016.

Water shortages hit West Bank Palestinians, provoking war of words

A female employee fills the tank of a car at a petrol station in Cairo, Egypt, February 24, 2016.

Egypt plans to end fuel subsidies within three years

Egyptian weightlifter Mohamed Ehab (R) poses with his bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, along with gold medalist Nijat Rahimov (C) and silver medalist Lyu Xiaojun (L), on August 11, 2016.

Olympic weightlifter, unsupported in Egypt, applied for Qatari citizenship

Sisi and PM seek agreement over amended church building bill

Fruit pickers harvest strawberries at a farm in San Quintin in Baja California state, Mexico April 1, 2015.

Egypt investigates claims of hepatitis-A virus in strawberry exports

Wednesday's weather forecast

Bomb scare at Cairo airport was false alarm: security source

Former Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa during an interview with CBC satellite channel

Suspects in Ali Gomaa assassination attempt identified: security official

Egypt

Attacker is killed after stabbing guard at Egypt church

A knife-wielding attacker has been shot dead by security guards at the Virgin Mary church in Cairo's eastern suburb of...

Sharm el-Sheikh to lure Ukrainian tourists with concerts

The Tourism Promotion Authority has launched a series of artistic events to attract Ukranian tourists to the resort city of...

Weather forecast for Thursday

Mild weather is expected to prevail along the north coast on Thursday, with highs of 31 degrees centigrade in Alexandria and...

Middle East/North Africa

Turkey's Erdogan, Iraqi Kurdish leader Barzani discuss fight against militants

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday discussed strategy in fighting Islamic State and Kurdish PKK militants with...

Water shortages hit West Bank Palestinians, provoking war of words

At the peak of a searing summer, Palestinians living in parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank are suffering from severe...

Russia says future use of Iran air base depends on Syria circumstances

The Russian military said on Monday its aircraft operating from an Iranian air base to conduct strikes in Syria had...

World

Quake devastates mountain towns in central Italy, at least 10 believed killed

A strong earthquake devastated a string of mountainous towns over a swathe of central Italy early on Wednesday, trapping...

Kremlin says Putin, Merkel, Hollande to meet to discuss Ukraine at G20 on Sept. 4-5

The leaders of Russia, Germany and France have agreed to meet to discuss the situation in Ukraine on Sept. 4-5 in China on...

'Jihadist hub' Molenbeek lures tourists across Brussels canal

Molenbeek, the Brussels borough that gained unwanted notoriety last year when Islamic State militants from the area attacked...

Business

Parliament must approve 14 percent VAT rate: deputy minister

Egypt's deputy finance minister for taxation polices, Amr al-Monier, has expressed fears that parliament may reduce the...

Opening session of Egypt's House of Representatives in January 10, 2015

Egypt wheat commission submits corruption report amid calls for minister to resign

A fact-finding commission investigating corruption in Egypt's domestic wheat supplies has delivered its final report to...

Tourists leave after finishing their holidays, at the airport of the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, November 6, 2015.
REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih

Russia, Egypt agree on roadmap for return of tourism: aviation minister

Egypt has agreed with Russia on a roadmap for the return of Russian flights and tourist services to Egypt, after several...

Science

Life-saving heart devices often inaccessible in public places

When the heart stops suddenly, it can sometimes be restarted with an electric shock from an automated external defibrillator...

AFP/File / by Stephanie Findlay | Tattoo artist Tiplo Tsotetsi puts the final touch to a tattoo representing Nelson Mandela and a bridge, on the upper back of Mpumelelo Masinga, at the Black and White Tattoo studio in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 27, 2014

Planning to get a tattoo? Unhygienic setting can significantly up infection risk

While more young men and women are getting inked today than ever, researchers have warned that bacterial infections may...

David Kirsch shares his suggestions for why your workout plan may not be working out for you, and how to get the most out of your fitness regime. — AFP Relaxnews

How to make a workout plan failproof by celebrity trainer David Kirsch

Celebrity trainer David Kirsch is well-known for his work with A-list models and actresses such as Heidi Klum, Kate Upton,...

Arts

'Following My Intuition' will be British pop artist Craig David's first new album since 2010.

Craig David poised to release first new album since 2010

Crooner Craig David is set to drop a new album next month, marking his first full record since Signed Sealed Delivered in...

Actor Robert De Niro talks to reporters and film professionals during "Coffee with..." event during the 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, August 13, 2016. REUTERS / Dado Ruvic

Donald Trump is 'totally nuts', says Robert de Niro

US actor and producer Robert De Niro said on Saturday that U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump should not...

Dandin: a shop-window for the region's alternative music

Aiming to promote various forms of expression within the audio medium, journalist-turned-entrepreneur Abdel-Rahman Hussein...

Living

The world's most livable city in 2016 is ...

If there's one thing wrong with living in Melbourne, it's probably the boring inevitability of being named one of...

Schwarzenegger in Hong Kong for new sports festival

Hollywood action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger launched a new sports festival in Hong Kong on Friday, telling the stressed-out...

Eating dinner early gives the body a mini fast overnight. – AFP/Relaxnews pic, March 6, 2016

Study claims the more fruit and veggies you eat the happier you are

A new large-scale study suggests that eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables can boost your happiness as well as your...