In a region of unabated tension, Egypt is missing no opportunity to preach wisdom to all. The objective of a series of Arab, European and US talks, including presidential visits, is to maintain the fragile state of Middle East containment...

The extent of land reclaimed by the Toshka project was the subject of a heated parliamentary debate, reports Gamal Essam El-Din

Experts warn it could take years to rid Egypt of the threat posed by avian flu, reports Reem Leila

The fatal shooting of a 19-year-old in Alexandria has drawn attention to the conduct of police officers at Al-Montazah Police Station, reports Salonaz Sami

Mona El-Nahhas wonders whether the Tagammu Party is following the same path to self-destruction as the Wafd and Ahrar

The islamist-leaning pan-Arab New Wassat (Centre) Party was dealt a blow on Saturday when a court turned down its request for a licence...

Judges advocating judicial reform are being subjected to a smear campaign