Gaafar admits offside goal
CAIRO: Zamalek striker Ahmed Gaafar is not worried much about his dubious goal against Ismaili despite admitting he was in an offside position. Gaafar scored Zamalek's second in…
One on one with ADFF director Peter Scarlet: Part 2
By Joseph Fahim Peter Scarlet, who has previously held positions in the Cinémathèque Française and the San Francisco International Film Festival, has been an ardent, long-time supporter of Egyptian cinema. During…
Tyler Perry’s ‘For Colored Girls’
By Jake Coyle/ AP Tyler Perry, whose name usually adorns the titles to his films, has not disowned his latest, the simply dubbed "For Colored Girls." On the contrary, his gesture…
Jolie talks kids, home life and Brad in Vogue
Angelina Jolie says her six-year-old son Pax is a better cook than she is. The actress opens up about her home life, including Pax's culinary skills, in the December issue…
Investment opportunities abound in North Africa, say panelists
CAIRO: According to panelists at this week’s Exporta North Africa Trade and Investment Conference, investment opportunities are to be had as global investors eye the region’s diverse nascent sectors. Angus…
French ‘etoile’ Legris brings new shine to Vienna ballet
A welcome revival is taking place at the Vienna Ballet under its new director Manuel Legris, who already plans to rival Paris or Moscow with an array of premieres and…
Cairo derby postponed indefinitely
CAIRO: The Cairo derby between Ahly and Zamalek has been postponed indefinitely upon the request of the interior ministry, the Egyptian FA's competition committee announced on Wednesday. The interior ministry…
Hollywood invites Bollywood to LA
Hollywood and Bollywood have come together to create a Los Angeles-India Film Council to attract more Indian moviemakers to LA — part of an ongoing effort to spice up relations…
Riots erupt in aftermath of Jordan elections
AMMAN: Rioting broke out overnight in towns across Jordan over the results of this week's parliamentary elections, a police spokesman said Thursday. Maj. Mohammed al-Khatib said about 400 people in…
Tropical disease kills 300 in Southern Sudan
JUBA: An outbreak of a parasitic tropical disease has killed more than 300 people in Southern Sudan — and the worst of the health crisis is yet to come, officials…