Egypt knew about Sudan convoy strike at the time, says FM
CAIRO: Egypt knew about air strikes on convoys in Sudan early this year that were said to be carrying weapons destined for Gaza but remained silent to avoid embarrassing Sudan,…
Egyptian FM says he won't shake Lieberman's hand
CAIRO: Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit said he would not shake new Israeli counterpart Avigdor Lieberman s hand if he encountered him at a meeting, state news agency MENA…
Brotherhood urges Egyptians to join April 6 strike
CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood (MB) called on Egyptians to participate in the April 6 strike and "express their anger, the group said in a press statement. "The Muslim Brotherhood is…
Pressure not appropriate with Egypt, says US Ambassador
CAIRO: US Ambassador to Egypt Margaret Scobey said in a speech Thursday that applying pressure on Egypt was not the appropriate method for dialogue, local press reported.In a speech given…
Mrs Obama takes her signature style on the road
Michelle Obama packed a suitcase of her favorite designers for her first overseas trip as first lady, wearing many of the same labels she has put on the fashion map…
Albright's brooch collection to be shown in NYC
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, a forthright and tenacious negotiator, loved to communicate her mood and intentions in a more subtle way - through the brooches she wore.Now New…
A touch of mamma's cooking
A meal at Da Mario is like a home-cooked meal that warms your stomach and heart through and through. The cuisine is Italian, and unlike many restaurants in town that…
Cooking with Clara
Clara Bubenzer is slowly changing the way people shop, cook and eat in Egypt with her work at the country's first gourmet grocery service. The 25-year-old South African-German chef recently…
Rolex chief foresees tough times for Swiss watch makers
Switzerland s watch exports, a market is leads worldwide, could drop by as much as one-third this year, Rolex chief said Bruno Meier in a German newspaper interview published Sunday.…
Naomi Campbell hits out at racism in fashion world: report
British supermodel Naomi Campbell lashed out Friday at what she sees as latent racism in the fashion industry, which she said gives preference to blond, blue-eyed models over black women.…