Red Bull's X-fighters freestyle in a breathtaking world finale in London
Riding a motocross calls for specific characteristics: vigor, steadiness and minimum body weight. When it comes to Freestyle Motocross (FMX), however, the ingredients differ. Versatility, flexibility and ultimate boldness seem…
Lifestyle Highlight: Ramadan Tents
Like the 50 Ramadan drama series that have aired this year, there seems to be many Ramadan Tents vying for patrons and attention this year, all hoping to have that…
A Khawaga's First Fast: Week One
Bang. Bang. Bang."Na'am, I say half asleep."Sohour, says a voice behind my hotel door. I get dressed and look at my watch. It's 2:50 am. I wipe the sleep from…
Egypt studies six consultancy bids for nuclear program
CAIRO: Egypt is currently reviewing six bids from international companies to provide service-related and technical consultancy for the nuclear safety department in the Egyptian nuclear program, Minister of Electricity and…
Time for 'The Big Night'
Ramadan, and its accompanying festivities, is more than just a religious pillar; it s a time when families get together, when people try to do more good. Festivities, manifested in…
An American in Cairo
Cairo is a barren wasteland for comics fans. That is a sad, undeniable fact. No bookstore in the country houses a comics section. A small handful of graphic novels are…
THE REEL ESTATE: Summer 2009: What happened? (Part 1)
It started with infinite promises, tumbled swiftly with one disappointment after another, and ended with a thud. The 2009 global summer film season was largely disappointing, relying largely on sequels,…
'Sarkoland' satire is surprise box office hit
A French comedy that pokes fun at President Nicolas Sarkozy s posh hometown while up-ending clichés about the country s immigrant housing projects has scored a surprise summer hit at…
Turkish-Kurdish conflict through a woman's lens
WASHINGTON, DC and Sirnak, Turkey: Both looked pale, reserved and distant. With sombre expressions on their faces, Zeynep Yalçin and Kumri Bilgi embraced one another before the flashing lights of…
Does "curing" cancer kill patients?
TAMPA: Patients and politicians increasingly demand a "cure for cancer. But controlling the disease may prove to be a better strategy than striving to cure it. A century ago, the…