Science
Today in history: the founding of the Red Cross
February 16, 2010
Today in history: the founding of the Red Cross
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an independent, impartial humanitarian institution based in Geneva, Switzerland. Its mission…
Egypt’s compost: Between hopes and challenges
February 14, 2010
Egypt’s compost: Between hopes and challenges
Composting, the controlled process of allowing organic matter to decay in order to create nutrient-rich soil, is being touted as…
A quiet revolt stops a power plant in Nuweiba
February 14, 2010
A quiet revolt stops a power plant in Nuweiba
Bedouins in the quiet Sinai city of Nuweiba managed to stop the construction of a power plant, in what is…
From waste to gold
February 9, 2010
From waste to gold
Like all the other residents of Manshiyet Nasr’s zabaleen district, Hanna Fathi is surrounded by trash. Unlike his neighbors--or most…
Minister: Nuclear plant won’t affect tourism
February 9, 2010
Minister: Nuclear plant won’t affect tourism
Minister of Tourism Zouheir Garana said on Monday that his ministry does not oppose establishing a nuclear plant on the…
Old Nubia, paradise lost
February 5, 2010
Old Nubia, paradise lost
This month, Aswan's famous High Dam celebrated its golden anniversary, marking fifty years since its construction and the resultant migration…
From neighborhood to museum?
February 3, 2010
From neighborhood to museum?
A few meters away from the entrance of Wekalat Oda Pasha two men sit around a small campfire made from…
This day in history: Arafat made PLO leader
February 2, 2010
This day in history: Arafat made PLO leader
The Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) was officially formed at an Arab summit, called for by Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser…
4 years ago today: El-Salam 98 sinks in Red Sea
February 2, 2010
4 years ago today: El-Salam 98 sinks in Red Sea
El-Salam 98 ferry was built in 1970 by an Italian company. The ferry was used for marine trips in Italian…
Qatari ship spills oil in Suez Gulf
February 1, 2010
Qatari ship spills oil in Suez Gulf
The Ministry of the Environment ordered the quick clean up of a 20-kilometer-long oil spill in the Gulf of Suez.…