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Genetically Modified food: yes or no?

The field is pristine with rows of plants line the paths as Gamal Mahmoud Sayyid rummages through the dirt. He lifts of pile of brown soil in his hand

Nile Basin Initiative celebrates 10 years with stalemate

The Nile Basin Initiative looks to a third meeting of ministers this year to end an ongoing dispute with Cairo over water sharing, but as they celebrate a decade of

Egypt, Germany to duke it out over Nefertiti bust

CAIRO: It has become the neverending story of Egypt’s Zahi Hawass to get Germany to return the famous Nefertiti bust.

World wants climate change action

A new study of 15 nations, the majority in the developing world, discovered that majorities of the people polled want their governments to take steps to fight climate change, even

Egypt: Rights groups warn of “political considerations” over human rights

Egyptian human rights organizations warned on Wednesday of what they described as the ” intrusion of political considerations,” which stands as a barrier to the adoption of a resolution condemning

Solar power coming to Egypt: Minister

Egypt’s Electricity and Energy Minister Hassan Younes said on Tuesday that the country it looking to expand solar power production for possible export. He added that in order for this

Egypt issues resolution to stop dealing with 33 Gulf companies

Egypt`s Minister of Manpower and Immigration, Aisha Abdel Hady issued a resolution to stop dealing with 33 companies and establishments in three Gulf countries, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United

Libyan leader to mediate Egypt-Algeria row

CAIRO: Libyan leader Col. Muammar Gaddafi has said he will help mediate an end to the ongoing media and diplomatic rift that has erupted between Egypt and Algeria after violent

Egypt to withdraw from international football, withdraws from North African Union?

The Egyptian Football Association filed an official complaint to FIFA, threatening to withdraw the national Egyptian team from organized football for at least two years.