Science
Zahi Hawass: “I want it back”
December 20, 2009
Zahi Hawass: “I want it back”
Zahi Hawass, Egypt's foremost archaeologist and secretary general of the High Council of Antiquities, caused a stir in the UK…
Climate negotiations bottle-necked in Copenhagen
December 17, 2009
Climate negotiations bottle-necked in Copenhagen
Copenhagen--After two weeks of states’ negotiations, activists’ lobbying and two simultaneous draft proposals, disillusion about the outcome of the United…
Egypt delegate to Copenhagen speaks about optimism, successes
December 16, 2009
Egypt delegate to Copenhagen speaks about optimism, successes
Copenhagen--Egypt is participating in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) with an…
Egyptian activists lobby Copenhagen summit
December 15, 2009
Egyptian activists lobby Copenhagen summit
Copenhagen--This city has been overtaken by some 34,000 delegates representing government and non-government actors as they come together to debate…
A lifeless museum
December 14, 2009
A lifeless museum
Luxor--A few years ago a decision was made to turn the city of Luxor into an open-air museum and give…
Climate change: A flicker of hope
December 13, 2009
Climate change: A flicker of hope
A candlelight vigil was held in Cairo Saturday evening as part of an international effort to raise awareness about the…
Candlelight vigil snuffed out by bureaucracy
December 12, 2009
Candlelight vigil snuffed out by bureaucracy
The candlelight vigil scheduled to be held at the Cairo Opera House this Saturday has been canceled due to a…
Water? What water?
December 10, 2009
Water? What water?
Modern science tells us that our resources are not infinite. Nevertheless, the notion of securing the world's fresh-water supply has…
Q&A: Mohamed el-Raey on averting climatic catastrophe
December 9, 2009
Q&A: Mohamed el-Raey on averting climatic catastrophe
On Monday, the United Nations Climate Change Summit began in Copenhagen, where delegations from all over the world are discussing…
Belgian consulate involved in Baron’s Palace proceedings
December 9, 2009
Belgian consulate involved in Baron’s Palace proceedings
The South Cairo Civil Court yesterday resumed proceedings over the lawsuit raised by Edouard Empain, grandson of Baron Empain, who…